I am (for the first time) installing a fireplace and would like to dress it out using a stone veneer. The fireplace guy told me to cover the framing with Durock and mortar the veneer to that. When I mentioned lath and scratch coats, he indicated that wasn't necessary.
Which is why I am posting this - I'm not convinced that it wouldn't be a good use of my time to do either or both.
I am considering a dry stack look (i.e. no grout lines).
Could someone spell out the method and materials I should use to minimize potential headaches?
Which is why I am posting this - I'm not convinced that it wouldn't be a good use of my time to do either or both.
I am considering a dry stack look (i.e. no grout lines).
Could someone spell out the method and materials I should use to minimize potential headaches?