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HOW TO UPDATE A FIREPLACE WITH STACKED STONE

March 5, 2019

We bought our house when Tuscany was a reference to decor and not a region. Tuscany was to 2002 like Farmhouse is to 2018. We painted every wall in shades of brown and embraced granite tiles! Let that be a warning to shiplap.

One of the many things we loved about our home was the dual-sided fireplace in the finished basement. It was like a 2 for 1 fireplace special. But with 12×12 tiled squares surrounding the fireplaces, it was time for a fireplace update with stone. Here is how to update a fireplace with stacked stone.

HOW TO UPDATE A FIREPLAC WITH STACKED STONE

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If your fireplace has the 12×12 tile squares it might be time for a fireplace refresh.

Realtor tip: It is also a good idea to have your fireplace serviced annually. Ask your Realtor for a list of referrals.

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We opted to start with the basement fireplace because if we screwed it up fewer non-family members would see the fireplace fail in the basement! On those days when I feel like my home improvement wish list is so long, this photo reminds me of how far our house has matured over the years; just like us. #wink

You knew there would be a before the stacked stone photo.

Before the Stacked Stone Fireplace

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We decided to take on this project ourselves when my husband found this product at Home Depot. For the convenience factor (and back-saving measures), we ordered a pallet of the stacked stone panels and shipped it to our driveway.

We chose 6″ x 24″stacked stone panels because they were easier to handle, cut and apply. You can order the panels in different lengths and widths depending on your project.

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HOW TO INSTALL FAUX STONE PANELS:

  • We ordered 6″ x 24″stacked stone panels
  • While we waited we removed the existing tile squares.
  • We used backer board as the base.
  • The backer board was easy to apply with screws and it can be cut with a table saw.
  • We had a niche or inset above the fireplace.
  • We installed the backer board to cover that inset.

Because of the arch above the fireplace, we added 1×2 boards to secure the backer board. We used a stone application Thinset to adhere the stacked stone panels to the backer board.

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How to Update a Fireplace with Stacked Stone | Before & After

This fireplace update was a weekend project from start to finish. I love the look and the results were impressive. We went with a dark gray, slate with subtle “whitewash.

” Both sides have the same stacked stone; the contrast is all about the lighting. And, one of the fireplaces has a ping pong table in front of it!

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We made those matching mantels for each fireplace. I shared the $75 mantel details here.

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Thank you for stopping by today! Here is the best decision we made on our basement remodel.

PS You can find this little truck here. I have them in pink and red.

DID YOU SEE THESE?

WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THIS STONE FIREPLACE FALL FIREPLACE MANTEL best basement decisionBEST DECISION IN OUR BASEMENT RENOVATION
   

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  1. Heather says

    March 6, 2019 at 10:11 am

    Wow I love that transformation! Great job, guys!!

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  2. Tina Schoepf says

    February 15, 2020 at 5:50 am

    Very pretty! Love the change. The new mantel is very nice! I’ve seen the materials at Lowe’s and wondered if it was as simple as it advertised, now I know I could do it for my fireplace! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • laura says

      February 16, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      Tina, Yes it is very manageable and done in a day! Thank you for stopping by! laura

      Reply
  3. Barbara Chapman says

    August 24, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Wow, soooo pretty ~ both mantels are now!!! I love stone and miss our stone veneer from our last home in California. There is just something about stones and mantels… I like that your fireplace is two-sided. We have a neighbor renting behind us in a duplex with a two-sided fireplace and what a nice feature to have!!

    Great job and I know you are enjoying the heck out of your “new” fireplace’s looks,
    Hugs,
    Barb 🙂

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