using faux stone on interior walls...? - Page 2 - DIY Chatroom

timber · 12-19-2007, 11:15 PM

Hate to cross threads, but I understand loud and clear, do I need to follow the same principles that panthony recommended in my thread?

Tscarborough · 12-19-2007, 11:35 PM

That is your call. Any cracking will take place in the drystack joints, though, so for your specific application I would not personally reframe it that way. I would case the entire stucco'ed portion however, and that may not be to your taste.

timber · 12-19-2007, 11:53 PM

Not to sound like a dumb#!ss but clarify "case" for me.

Jeekinz · 12-20-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by timber

I"d really like to see those pics again please, I'm the one asking basically the same questions and it sounds like your getting off a lot easier and less expensive than what's being suggested to me. I must be overthinking mine!

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Jeekinz · 12-20-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kylemfk

cultured stone color wearing off I don't know about that. That company has high standards. El Dorado is pretty good as well. I still say you should cover the entire back of the stone in batter and attach to a scratch coat. My risk it to save a few bucks, wire lath and mortar will cost you a few more bucks, well worth it IMO.

The Owens looked very fake compared to the Eldorado. Like I said, the corners of the samples were worn and you could see a flesh colored substraight.

timber · 12-20-2007, 03:47 PM

Dude, that thing is fricken beautiful, If mine turns out half that nice I'll be exstatic! Mine is all brick with a cinder block core. It does have a steel surround on the inside, with an all brick chimney that is huge. The width of the fireplace is the width of the chimney outside.

Jeekinz · 12-21-2007, 11:43 AM

Thanks. I build a fire nearly every night. After aplying the veneer, it was like I was hanging out in some Colorado ski resort. I will be adding a solid wood mantle soon.

Good luck with your priject! Post some pics!