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A fireplace is a cozy way to spend fall evenings.<\/p>\n
And installing thin stone veneer<\/a> on your indoor or outdoor fireplace is full of great benefits<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n The best part is that installing thin veneer stone on your fireplace is quite simple to do \u2013 even if it\u2019s a brick fireplace.<\/p>\n There are two types of stone brick veneer<\/a> for you to choose from:<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re installing authentic or artificial stone veneer to your brick<\/a> fireplace, the process more or less remains the same.<\/p>\n First, though, you\u2019ll need to clean the surface where the stone will be affixed and remove any:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re planning to install thin stone veneer directly into a brick or concrete fireplace, you can apply it directly to the surface.<\/p>\n Then, apply a scratch coat (about \u00bd\u201d think) of mortar to the surface and let it cure for 24 hours.<\/p>\n Usually the mixture is two parts of washed masonry sand<\/a> to one part of cement.<\/p>\n Stir it up for a minimum of five minutes until the mixture is both think and creamy.<\/p>\n If you need to trim the stones to fit your backyard fireplace, you can use a masonry hammer or masonry saw<\/a>\u00a0from Grand River Natural Stone<\/a>.<\/p>\n After you\u2019ve cut the stones to fit, you\u2019ll need to remove all dust, dirt and loose particles from them.<\/p>\n If necessary, you can even wash them with water.<\/p>\n However you\u2019ll need to wait for them to dry before you install them.<\/p>\n Once dried, you can moisten their backsides with a masonry brush, which will help strengthen the bond between the stone and the mortar.<\/p>\n Then, press the stone<\/a> to the fireplace wall.<\/p>\n While you\u2019re pressing it, rotate the stone slightly in order to force some of the mortar<\/a> to squeeze out around the edges of the stone.<\/p>\n Before the mortar has finally set, remove any extra from the surface of the thin veneer stone with a rag or brush.<\/p>\n When all of the stone veneer elements are in place, grout any large gaps between the stones.<\/p>\n Once four weeks have passed, you may wish to apply a high-quality sealer to the stone veneer.<\/p>\n Applying stone sealer<\/a> on a regular schedule is completely optional.<\/p>\n Remember: the sealer may change the colouring of your thin veneer stone, so make sure you test it out first in an area of the fireplace where it won\u2019t be noticed.<\/p>\n And since stone veneer is easy to clean, just wash off the sealer with a hose if you aren\u2019t happy with the results. Just make sure you do this within minutes.<\/p>\n Now that you know how to install thin stone veneer to your backyard fireplace, it\u2019s time to make it happen.<\/p>\n And Grand River Natural Stone<\/a> can help. We\u2019re your source for everything you need to get it done, including:<\/p>\n Just contact us for a FREE quote or to speak with any of our product or building experts<\/a>.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll answer all your questions and give you the guidance you need<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n \u00a0\n
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Preparing to install thin stone veneer<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1. Mix the right amount of mortar you\u2019ll need<\/strong><\/h2>\n
2. Lay the stones out in the pattern you want<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3. Clean the stones before applying them<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Apply mortar to the back of the stone<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Post-installation maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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