good job! I am dong my first cultured stone fireplace but I see it is the same process as real stone application with out the hassle cutting and shaping. Thanks.
what you really need is to hire an artist after all that work is done and airbrush/weather all the stone. It just looks too artificial even after completion. Just a little weathering would make it look real and make it impossible to tell the difference.
@viper8red use a reactive acid stain to impermiate the pores of the rock Kemico has great ones but airbrushing won't last long and is typically only used in set design regards
Just bought a home and remodled my family room. the fireplace is wall to wall flat stone with black mortar. Does not look good with our modern look. How do I cover the stone to make a flat surface to either paint, tile or drwall. will be using gas not wood. Any suggestions from the pros out there.
That depends on the depth of the stone in place. If it is cultured stone it can be removed with chisle as it is only about 3 inches deep to a flat surface.
If solid stone, consider how deep you will have to go to remove it. Might be easier to fill in solid with mortar/grout and create a smooth surface.
This explains it all. Now I know how fireplaces are installed.
luxuryloghomes 1 month ago
good job! I am dong my first cultured stone fireplace but I see it is the same process as real stone application with out the hassle cutting and shaping. Thanks.
randallpaulcom 10 months ago
nice job
TheBourne333 1 year ago
what you really need is to hire an artist after all that work is done and airbrush/weather all the stone. It just looks too artificial even after completion. Just a little weathering would make it look real and make it impossible to tell the difference.
viper8red 1 year ago
@viper8red use a reactive acid stain to impermiate the pores of the rock Kemico has great ones but airbrushing won't last long and is typically only used in set design regards
randallpaulcom 9 months ago
Rock On!
FireplacesRock 1 year ago
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Allenwhite78 1 year ago
Just bought a home and remodled my family room. the fireplace is wall to wall flat stone with black mortar. Does not look good with our modern look. How do I cover the stone to make a flat surface to either paint, tile or drwall. will be using gas not wood. Any suggestions from the pros out there.
Thanks
sms8668 2 years ago
That depends on the depth of the stone in place. If it is cultured stone it can be removed with chisle as it is only about 3 inches deep to a flat surface.
If solid stone, consider how deep you will have to go to remove it. Might be easier to fill in solid with mortar/grout and create a smooth surface.
Twistedtimber 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing! Please see my channel on how to reface a 1950's brick fireplace with grill vents.
Witness4YHWH 2 years ago
Cultured Stone is a crime against nature...... its like polishing a turd.......
Natural stone, or natural "Thinstone" is much better......... leave the cultured stone for the trailer houses........ good demonstration however.
MasonryArt 2 years ago
excelent demostrations Mr., thanks.-
tambor74 2 years ago
Nice video, thank you!
CragarShinoda 3 years ago