Faux limestone fireplace

Alright here we go, the last installment of this fireplace build! To recap, here are parts 1 and 2: Tiling The Hearth Building The Mantel and Fireplace Surround Now we can focus on the area above the fireplace. I really wanted to build that area out to give it some dimension and to create a single focal point. Prior to this, we had an ugly TV unit on one wall and our fireplace on the other. It was mostly just a matter of framing out the area with 2x4s and adding drywall. The TV Bumpout…

We have a very large fireplace in our late 1980’s home which I would like to brighten up and modernize a little, instead of taking the stone down at this time. I am interested in white washing it, but I’m also curious about a plaster/schmear technique where the rock is almost buried with just a litt...

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The winter days may be long, but at least there’s one good thing that comes from that, a cozy fire! We try to enjoy the days as much as we can per season and our winters always are about cozying up to a fire. I shared recently that our fireplace started to fall a part. […]

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Ready for the second part of this build?! Keep reading to see how I recreated the look of a cast stone fireplace on a budget. This part entailed a lot of trial and error, but where there's a will, there's a way! In case you missed Part 1 of this fireplace build, you can catch up here. The Fireplace: Tools and Materials (6) 1x12 pine boardsMiter sawKreg jig1 1/4' pocket screwsWood glueRight angle clampsGalvanized steel framing studsGalvanized Steel High-Hat Furring Channel (optional)Metal…

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Warm, natural tones have returned home.

After you voted to make our stone fireplace work in the mountain fixer, we got to "schmearing" and...I think I like it. Here's our stone fireplace makeover.