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Post by tcalo » Wed. Oct. 06, 2021 10:48 am

Slow going, but progress!!! It took me a bit to get the feel. Smooth sailing now.

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Post by waytomany?s » Wed. Oct. 06, 2021 8:49 pm

That's looking nice, I had pictured a smoother look, but I like how it's going.

 
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Post by tcalo » Thu. Oct. 07, 2021 9:09 am

waytomany?s wrote:
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That's looking nice, I had pictured a smoother look, but I like how it's going.
Smoother as far as color uniformity or stone texture? This is the look I was after. However I thought the stone would fit together a bit tighter, more grouting than I planned. Very pleased with it so far though!

 
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Post by waytomany?s » Thu. Oct. 07, 2021 12:04 pm

Texture. Color is awesome.

 
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Post by tcalo » Thu. Oct. 07, 2021 12:23 pm

waytomany?s wrote:
Thu. Oct. 07, 2021 12:04 pm
Texture. Color is awesome.
I love feedback, thanks!!! I wanted a rough, chiseled look with a variety of gray tones. The manufacturer of my original choice stone halted production during the pandemic so this was the closest that was available. Still very pleased. It should look stellar with the stove perched on it.

 
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Post by Rob R. » Thu. Oct. 07, 2021 12:49 pm

I think it looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product with the stove.

 
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Post by tcalo » Thu. Oct. 07, 2021 5:45 pm

Rob R. wrote:
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I think it looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product with the stove.
Thanks Rob!!


 
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Post by tcalo » Sun. Oct. 10, 2021 11:25 am

The build is going good, just thought I would share my experience so far. I'm not sure how many of you have knowledge in this type of work? I've installed tile before, but stone veneer is a first for me. Learning as I go, plenty of youtube videos, forum reading and online research. It took me a few courses to get the hang of it. I tried troweling the mortar on the wall, what a mess!! Right or wrong...who knows??? But now I wet the back of the stone and substrate, just butter the stone leaving a void in the middle and slap it on. I mix the mortar on the wet side, it seems to help a lot. I'm about 2/3 done with the wall. It started off well with the stone fitting together tight. As I got near the top I started getting gaps as I ran low on variety of stone and struggled to keep everything level. I read to order an extra 20% more stone than needed to have a greater variety of sizes to work with making it easier. I did not do that, I ordered just enough. I also read with stacked stone more trimming is required for a tight fit. Being it is manufactured stone I'm trying to avoid too much trimming which exposes the inner concrete core and gives an unfinished look. I try to bury cut ends next to deeper stone profiles. I wasn't pleased with the look and took a few rows down. I tackled this after the stone was set for a few hours. I was nervous they wouldn't pop off, but they came right off. Now I'm nervous they did pop right off!!! I pulled a few stones off that were set for a day or two. I managed to get them off, but they took more effort. The mortar stuck great to the back of the stone, I had to chisel it off! I think the last few rows the mortar was a bit on the wet side weakening the bond. At this point I'm stressing over the integrity of my job. I second guessed not using metal lath or a scratch coat. After much research and being guided directly to the manufacturers installation instructions my mind was set at ease. Are there better ways, I'm sure there are? I went around and gave a good tug to the rest of the stone, but it was all solid. Maybe the concrete takes longer than I thought to fully set? Maybe the last few batches were too wet? If I were to do it again I would use two sheets of 1/2" concrete board instead of just one. I noticed some flex with using just one board, not terrible though. Also, I would most likely use a scratch coat. Although not required, it would provide a bit more bite for the stone to adhere to. Live and learn!!!

 
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Post by tcalo » Fri. Oct. 15, 2021 1:08 pm

I got the wall done, working on the base now. I just need to grout everything. I plan on making a vented mantel for the top.

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Post by Sunny Boy » Fri. Oct. 15, 2021 2:50 pm

It looks great, Tommy !!!!

I'll bet your glad you won't need the kid coral around it ! ;)

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Post by tcalo » Sat. Oct. 23, 2021 9:13 am

I got the mantel beam fabricated. I made it from 1x6 pine boards. It’s notched on top for air flow. It turned out better than I had hoped!

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Post by tcalo » Sat. Oct. 23, 2021 9:13 am

Sunny Boy wrote:
Fri. Oct. 15, 2021 2:50 pm
It looks great, Tommy !!!!

I'll bet your glad you won't need the kid coral around it ! ;)

Paul
Thanks for the kind words Paul

 
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Post by Sunny Boy » Sat. Oct. 23, 2021 12:45 pm

tcalo wrote:
Sat. Oct. 23, 2021 9:13 am
I got the mantel beam fabricated. I made it from 1x6 pine boards. It’s notched on top for air flow. It turned out better than I had hoped!
Very impressive. Looks like it was made from an old sailing ship's timber. :D

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Post by freetown fred » Sat. Oct. 23, 2021 5:01 pm

AND, that was exactly the point Paul--RUSTIC--the whole thing looks awful purty T--ya done REAL good!! :)

 
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Post by tcalo » Sun. Oct. 24, 2021 3:05 pm

freetown fred wrote:
Sat. Oct. 23, 2021 5:01 pm
AND, that was exactly the point Paul--RUSTIC--the whole thing looks awful purty T--ya done REAL good!! :)
Thanks Fred. Almost done, just in time too. The temp is getting cool here!


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