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Lay a Cultured Stone Fireplace by Vicky Smith
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Lay a Cultured Stone Fireplace |
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Many homeowners are turning to cultured stone for home renovations or new-home construction. Culture stone mimics the appearance of natural stone, but it's lightweight, durable and less expensive. Unlike natural stone, cultured stone can be applied to a variety of surfaces, including masonry and zero-clearance fireplaces. Cultured stone fireplaces can add warmth and elegance to a room. Along with being affordable and eye-catching, some cultured stone manufacturers include a 50-year warranty that guarantees against fading and cracking. Instructions as follows: Firstly, measure the width and height of the area where the cultured stone will be installed, using a measuring tape. Multiply the width by the height to figure the square footage of the area. Purchase your cultured stone based on this figure; include some extra for damaged stone or mistakes. Secondly, lay the cultured stone pieces on the floor. Arrange the stones into a pattern you like, in the shape of the fireplace surface to be covered. Thirdly, secure felt paper onto the fireplace surround where the cultured stone will be installed, using a staple gun. Affix the felt paper to brick or masonry fireplaces with masonry adhesive applied with a trowel. Fourthly, attach metal lath over the entire surface of the felt paper. Secure the lath with staples every four to sixe inches; for brick or masonry surfaces, drive in galvanized nails with the same spacing. Trim off any excess lath with a pair of wire cutters. Fifthly, pour mortar mix into a large bucket. Add enough water to create the consistency of thick pudding, or refer to the stone supplier or manufacturer's instructions for a specific water/mortar ratio. Stir the mortar mixture with a long-handled wooden spoon. Sixthly, spread a 1/2-inch-thick layer of the mortar mixture onto the back of each stone, using a masonry trowel. Apply all of the corner stones first, working from the top of the fireplace. Firmly push each cultured stone onto the metal lath and wriggle it in place. Hold the stone in position for up to one minute, ensuring a strong bond. Seventhly, fill in the rest of the fireplace surround with cultured stones, following the pattern you created on the floor, and using the same installation methods as before. Allow the cultured stone surround to dry for 24 hours. Eighthly, mix grout in a bucket according to the package directions. Place the mixture in a mortar bag. Squeeze the bag to apply the grout into the open joints. Smooth the grout in each joint with your finger. Ninthly, allow the grout to harden for one hour. Brush any grout off the face of the cultured stones with a stiff brush. Tips & Warnings Arranging the cultured stones on the floor saves time during installation. You may prefer a look with no grout in the joints between the stones Finally, let me have a short conclusion. As a top-rated business E-platform of promoting stone industry, our Service Core is to create stone business opportunities for the whole world! If you are really interested in us and want to consult us freely, you can also see mosaic or become a loyal follower of us by @ https://twitter.com/stonebtb.
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