How to install fireplace stone




















Align its inside edge with firebox, set it on top of the grout spacers positioned earlier with its bottom edge secured within the J bracket holding the bottom panel and press it against the wall. Check and adjust level as needed and secure the panel to the wall at its top edge using a J bracket. Make any adjustments necessary to assure that both side filler panels are leveled both vertically and at their tops in relation to one another.

Prior to installation, the top filler panel may need to be cut to the appropriate height and width. Position one-quarter inch of grout spacers and mastic on the top of both side filler panels by the J brackets.

Align its center with the center mark on the wall and set it on top of the grout spacers positioned earlier with its bottom edge secured within the J bracket holding the side filler panels and press it against the wall.

Check and adjust level as needed and secure the panel to the wall at its top edge using two Z brackets. Referring to the installation drawing, with a pencil, lightly mark the locations of the inside edge of both legs on the side filler panels. For one leg, apply a generous amount of mastic between the grout spacers and a small amount on the back surfaces where the leg will meet the wall.

Check level across tops of legs and make any necessary adjustment placing shims on lower grout spacers. For those units skip to step Check level side to side and front to back. Assure that top of header is even with top of legs. Referring to the installation drawing for the appropriate dimension, measure up from the top of one of the legs and make a mark on the wall.

Using a level, scribe a horizontal line that approximately spans the width of the fireplace surround. With the low edge of the chamfer on the top of the cleat CL facing the wall and its bottom edge centered on and aligned it with the horizontal line, Attach the cleat CL to the wall at three stud locations. Always wear eye, hand and skin, breathing and hearing protectors appropriate for the procedure being performed. Grout can stain floors, walls and ceilings. Take necessary precautions to cover areas surrounding the work space.

This aids in ease of finishing the grout lines. Added care given to the taping process will greatly enhance the finished product. Once taping is complete, apply drop cloths and shielding to all surfaces that might be stained by grout.

Please Note: Only prepare grout in a quantity that can be used in approximately one hour. Reserve a portion of the components for possible future patching needs. Eight parts water to one-part Polyplex. A grout bag should be used during the grouting process. Rinse the interior of the bag with clean water to prevent sticking of the grout. Using a metal drill put a small hole in the outside of each leg to line up with the batons.

Fitting cast iron inserts with wooden surrounds Place the insert on top of the hearth in front of the fire back. Place the surround against the insert. Use a pencil to mark the position of the surround on the wall. Remove the surround. Fire surround attached with brackets Many modern fire surrounds use a hidden fireplace fitting bracket. One bracket is fit to the wall, while a corresponding second bracket is screwed to the fire surround.

They then simply slip together without the need for any messy looking screws around the edges. A brick or stone fire surround A real brick or stone fire surround needs to be removed brick by brick or stone by stone.

Additionally, the moisture required throughout the installation process can also compromise the integrity of the drywall. For wood-framed houses, most veneer products call for installing a vapor barrier against the sheathing as a first step. Apply the Scratch Coat. Before replacing an existing surround for a working fire, verify that the new fire surround is designed for ornamental use and is fire resistant. Remember that if you are planning to lay your stone hearth on carpet, remove the carpet from the designated area so that the stone will lay flat and the mortar will cling to the hard floor beneath it.

If you need more advice on builingd a stone hearth or would like to purchase the necessary materials for stone hearth installation, please contact Camosse Masonry Supply. Camosse Masonry Supply is a leading provider of landscaping, stone and masonry products for homeowners and contractors in Massachusetts. All Rights Reserved. Website Design. Hit enter to search or ESC to close. How to Install a Stone Hearth You need to break a stone hearth down into sections to install it because of its weight.

Instructions Place the hearth on the floor, next to the fireplace, and mark out the position of the hearth using a pencil. Remove the stone hearth. Roughen the surface of the mortar with a trowel. Place the stone slabs that make up the hearth on top of the mortar. Unlike man-made faux stone, it is the same color throughout. The stone is cut and crafted from either natural New England Fieldstone or stone cut from a quarry in the New England area of the U.

When installing thin veneer outdoors, it is essential to use proper installation methods such as cement board and a water barrier to prevent water from getting behind the stone. The temperature needs to remain at 40 degrees or higher for 72 hours to cure. We can recommend Laticrete Hi Bond Rapid which will speed up the cure time, but 72 hours is still advised. No masonry shelf is needed. A diamond blade on a right angle grinder or wet saw.

We recommend installation by a Certified Thin Veneer Installer. If you are covering a corner with stone then…yes. Our natural stone thin veneer corners give your project the appearance of full thickness stone. Compare color and shapes, flats and corners, sizes and specifications, and shipping options. Contains the complete Stoneyard Thin Stone Veneer natural stone product line. How to Install Thin Stone Veneer Here is the one document that explains the recommended process in detail.

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