How to Apply Stone to a Fireplace or Log Cabin or TImber Frame Home

Bob Strosin demonstrates how to put cultured stone on a home. Golden Eagle Log Homes supplies all the necessary material for fireplaces and rimboards in its log home packages.

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[luxuryloghomes]

This explains it all. Now I know how fireplaces are installed.

[randallpaulcom]

@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]

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.

[TheBourne333]

nice job

[viper8red]

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.

[FireplacesRock]

Rock On!

[Twistedtimber]

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.

[sms8668]

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

[Witness4YHWH]

Thank you for sharing! Please see my channel on how to reface a 1950's brick fireplace with grill vents.

[MasonryArt]

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.