Adding Stone To Fireplace. If your fireplace is brick, and you want to convert it to stone, an easier, cheaper solution to the problem is to add faux stone to the surface of the fireplace. Trim the top shims with a jigsaw (image lay out stones to determine desired layout.
Add sophistication to fireplace design with simulated stone molded to look like the real thing. Press the stone firmly into place so that the mortar behind the stone squeezes out on all sides. Painting the stone surface of a textured fireplace requires a little more planning than your average painting project. How to makeover an existing fireplace to look like stone using a product called airstone.
Place the new mantel on the existing mantel (image 1), add shims (image 2) and secure it with a finish nailer.
Press the stone firmly into place so that the mortar behind the stone squeezes out on all sides. Add fireside ambiance to your backyard with an outdoor fireplace made with stacked stone. The back edge is flat, and rests flush against the wall. By mixing the ledgestone shape with ashlar or square & rectangular you can break up the straight lines and add height and texture.
