Build Your Own Indoor Stone Fireplace

The stacked stone effect takes a lot more time and effort and is generally only used in a few fireplaces in the southwest.

Build your own indoor stone fireplace.

The standard hearth base is approximately four inches thick and needs a masonry foundation to support it. This base must be thick enough and deep enough to support not only the firebox and chimney but also a hearth extension that goes 18 to 20 inches beyond the fireplace opening. I opted for a hearth height of about 14 inches which is the perfect height for sitting in front of the fire. Tape plastic sheeting or an old drop cloth to a flat surface and use painter s tape to outline the shape of your fireplace on it.

Select your face type. Webber selecting and laying out the stones on a template helps you visualize how they ll look installed. Now you have to points of reference for your first row of stones. Add the stones by starting on one side and moving to the other.

The project started with the rough installation of the heat glow northstar wood burning fireplace. If you are constructing the stone fireplace yourself it is still advisable to seek assistance from a friend. If you re doing mountain rock you ll need to select whether you want your fireplace to have the full grout look or a stacked stone look. Apply mortar to a stone and then put the stone in place at the bottom left corner of the mantel.

Next apply another stone to the bottom right corner of the mantel. Step 1 build the hearth and foundation. Non flammable material was placed around the fireplace and on top of the hearth. Create a dry run of your design photo by wendell t.

Build your fireplace out of the ones that don t split. Once the metal lath is in place mix the mortar.