is not recommended due to the possibility of cracking or poor adhesion. If not, I doubt anything back there is salvageable, but if you are brave enough to tear out the stone, it will give you a pretty good idea of what it originally looked like. What goes with white window trim. Silly.

Is he using a metal mesh?

Consider mounting surround speakers in ceiling if walls do not provide proper spacing. MVIS Lightweight Mortar is a lightweight, high performance multi-use, polymer fortified adhesive mortar. Whose idea was that?? I have manufactured stone around my foundation and the masons used mortar to stick them to the block, waited until dry, and then filled mortar between them with a grout bag, waited a little while and then smoothed the joints. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Different manufacturer's call for different mortars, so check with your stone manufacturer for their recommendations on which type of mortar to use as there are several different types. MVIS Thin Brick Mortar is a multi-use, polymer fortified adhesive mortar.

Very odd that they didn't remove all the wood behind, but that could be your gain. Sounds like it should work but I don't have the expertise on whether it's a good idea or not. I bought it for them from concrete materials, so I know it is a mortar like you lay block and brick with. LATICRETE VAPOR BAN Primer ER is a single-coat, 100% solids, liquid applied 2-part epoxy coating specifically designed for controlling the moisture vapor emission rate from new or existing concrete slabs.

We live in earthquake country (norhtern Calif), and I am worried that a thinset is not strong enough to hold it. Either way with the use of thinset, i've never heard of it being used in either application. Do you see any lathe or rock lathe (perforated metal sheeting) between the old wood and the masonry? Questions about LATICRETE products?

White countertop with gold and gray details? I am looking to finish it off with some veneer/cultured stone. If yes, then you need to have some form of thermal barrier between the heat source and flat panel (unless you want a mound of melted plastic on the hearth). I just typed in cultured stone and there is a website full of installation videos.

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SPECTRALOCK PRO Grout is a patented, high performance epoxy grout that offers color uniformity, durability and stain resistance with extraordinary ease of use. Thinset has excellent aheasive properties, but no stone this thick should go up without some mechanical bond between the wall and mortar. Is he thinsetting the stone to the wall or is he using thinset as a mortar bond between the stone,(laying the stones similar to a masonry wall)? Wildfan - I agree that one can definitely tell the real from the fake.

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He is using thin-set to put the stone in.

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There are several good pre-mix mortar products out there by Orco Blended Products and Easy-Mix (Spec Mix) - both make a dependable mortar which is designed for stone veneer and is very easy to use. I have not heard of using thinset for manufactured stone. ]6cZbuQYhi6KiIVn[QFcD"/N6T;Sac;Yyzh?tn+jfV[y4um6J\k#`o^@~&[FTnmQ,(ZeG|g`FykFmF_
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I was hoping that stone would break away easily at the grout lines with a sledge hammer (optimism!!) The chilton ledgestone is real stone and I'm sure that's part of the reason why we are drawn to it! Seems like the target consumer for those products was geared more towards commercial than residential use so we weren't really drawn to any of the displays outside. This deflects the heat away from the flat panel
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I've already been searching every which way on how the easiest method to remove it.. What was the point of popcorn ceilings ever anyway?! View tips for product installation, demonstrations, get project inspiration and more on our YouTube channel. Thinset can be added to the mortar to help in the initial adhesion of the stone, but is not required. Exterior System Video %
If it is real stone, it will be worth salvaging for the garden or even for the new surround. Most 5:1 or 7:1 surround systems want a speaker L/R./C of flat panel with others even with or behind seating area.

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One thing to keep in mind, if the stone isn't set correctly, it will fall off when it gets damp, so make sure you use the right type and grout it correctly so you don't leave spaces for water to get behind it. Should I ditch 2/3 of this stone fireplace? Ideal for high traffic areas and exterior facades, For grout joints 1/16" to 3/4" (1.5 mm to 19 mm), Thin-to-thick bed applications up to 1 1/4" (32 mm). You may have to use a form of exterior thinset to lay the tiles on top, but I wouldn,t use it on the stone veneer. Come join the discussion about tools, projects, builds, styles, scales, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!

My tiler is putting in a floor to ceiling Jerusalem stone veneer (about 2 1/2" thick) on our fireplace. XW$KbQ+D-DlJskMd? Are you planning on having fires in that fire place? Each piece is about 8-12" x 6", and is pretty heavy. All other substrates require the use of lath and a thin scratch coat of mortar. The aesthetics and variety of these products provide an attractive finished look that makes it hard to differentiate from authentic natural stone at a lower cost.

However, it is drystacked, perhaps that makes a difference? As far as installation, I liked the look of dry-stacked and the company said they could do an install that they like to call "fake" drystack- basically slap mortar on the back of the stone but not putting much inbetween the stones so that the front part looks similar to dry stack. You don't want to be craning your neck. The water-based, penetrating sealer that protects against stains on natural stone, tile, masonry and grout. This whole house seems to have light fixtures that five off this awful yellow cast. Looking for more detailed information on our Veneer Stone Installation Methods and Systems? Consider your sound system requirements as part of the design. Hi - I am a rep for OCMP - Cultured Stone and can help you if you have any questions about products or installation.

See if you can find a website for cultured stone and installation instructions. My experience has been is that thinset is mostly used for tile, not stone. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. They have about 10 stone sample pillars outside. We've never used it and have had no problems with adhesion.

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Durock cementboard is also an acceptable substrate for interior stone application above a fireplace. Better lighting is an absolute must.. We're going rustic with decor I think so I'm not sure what kind of light fixture would be best here. All backed by the comprehensive SystemOne warranty for ultimate peace of mind. Z i?Z^Ot?b>BM3!:,'&O2Mg5F5WA4SR2(Iw,.=yNl^CDC-I4Je.J{@A &VExqbJEx/;&N2;i+~^[7w4'>N`oH$!W@uX B|( \ :&d/z8M990x=im\DsDd4^zO. You can adhere stone veneer directly to untreated & unpainted brick, block or concrete. MVIS Veneer Mortar is a patented, versatile polymer fortified mortar designed specifically for the installation of adhered masonry veneer, natural manufactured stone and thin brick. Our real stone (Corinthian Granite, 2-3" thick) was put on our FP with mortar like you would use to make a concrete patio, not thinset. Full-Wall Fireplace Has Me Stone-Cold Stumped. Sign up for our free 24/7 online training, or attend our hands-on Profit Through Knowledge (PTK) classes. Make sure the flat panel height is appropriate for viewing. Being in an earthquake prone area, I would high recommend the lath no matter what the substrate. STRATA_MAT XT is designed specifically for ceramic tile and dimension stone installations serving as an uncoupling layer and vapor management layer that accommodates moisture from beneath the tile covering. MVIS Veneer Mortar is a patented, versatile polymer fortified mortar designed specifically for the installation of adhered masonry veneer, natural manufactured stone and thin brick.

Thinset is mortar, and is often used outside. Since your guy is a tile setter, this may be what he plans to use.

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Just go to cultured stone.com Good Luck! JavaScript is disabled. 4-XLT is a multi-use, polymer fortified adhesive mortar. English | EnglishSet this as my default language, View Laticrete's Approach to Sustainability. It is going to be a messy job if you do, It looks like real stone from the pictures, not Formstone.

I don't love the look of painted stone and I think the room could use some built-ins anyway. Helping You to Do It Yourself! so I might see if I can get a pro opinion on if that's the case. ARDEX Veneer Stone Installation Systems offer a complete line of easy to use, high-performance products including mortars, wall smoothing compounds and waterproofing.