Hey, fellow DIYers! I know this video is long but it’s jam-packed with detail that you will find helpful if you are doing the project. There's a timestamp below to help guide your way through everything in just one span of time so don't worry about getting lost - we'll go right over all those important parts and then move onto something else before our timestamps run out :) Framing for a gas log fireplace 01:05 Mantel bracket Install 08:46 TV bracket Install 11:27 Metal lath install 13:50 Mortar mix for scratch coat and stone veneer 17:48 Scratch coat application 21:05 Cutting stone veneer corner for sloped ceiling 25:09 Mantel installation 29:29 Stone veneer corner install 31:05 Stone veneer flats install 33:51 Grout mortar mix 43:46 Grout application 47:34 Grout finishing 50:54 Hearth stone installation 53:57

@WiseMenSeek

2 жыл бұрын

Be prepared... there's a lot more to it than you think. That's what I'm doing right now.

@jeremynguyen2346

2 жыл бұрын

@Kevin hello

@leandrosetter677

2 жыл бұрын

In case you install using cement board, do you still need to use the metal mesh and all the process you have shown in the first video? Thanks

@justinecosley

Жыл бұрын

It's not that long! You just saved me hours of headaches! I'm a female DIY who is going to do this myself so I don't have to listen to my husband swear the entire time he does it!

@AdamCarbone1

Жыл бұрын

Why didn't you mortar the hearth stone?

A few tips from a 4th generation mason who does this everyday. Don't work out of a bucket. Not only is this incredibly slow, it's going to destroy your wrist over time. Get two mud stands run three planks across and put a mud board in the middle and stack stone on the sides. Not only will this be considerably faster, it will save your back and knees and give you a better selection of material. Use quality pre-mix bags and a mixer. Not only are they quality tested they are much, much faster then using a bucket and drill and mixing the ingredients your self. Do not bury your tape or paper in the joint. Put the tape on the edge where you want the finished joint to be, that way when you're done brushing/sponging you can pull the tape leaving a perfect finished edge and absolutely clean paint. Also try to find straighter edge pieces at the opening, you don't want large joints against the metal, it will crack. Metal expands, masonry does not, especially with the heat of the fireplace.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and you input!

@robs1873

Жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer how come you start at the top? Just wondering

@Unknown-nf1se

Жыл бұрын

Rob so the mortar doesn’t dirty the stone

@robs1873

Жыл бұрын

@@Unknown-nf1se please shu t up

@Ryan-ff2db

Жыл бұрын

@@Unknown-nf1se Yes, This. Unless it's a heavy natural cut stone, start at the top if you can. You don't want mortar falling on you recently installed stone, if you start at the top it just falls on the hearth, which is easy to clean up.

Love the video! My wife and I are in the process of selling our house to build ourselves. Watching detailed videos like this gives me confidence that even if I run into something I don’t know how to do I can reference your videos. Keep up the good work! I know filming only slows things down but we appreciate your time.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! It does slow things down a good bit and takes a good bit of time to edit but it is well worth it with my subscribers appreciate it. I’m just glad KZread offers such a awesome platform we can do this on! Yes it would be awesome to use as a reference in the future. Even I can reference it even though I made it to remember the exact mixed years and everything instead of writing it down lol. Good luck with selling your house!

Thanks to you I was able to do my fireplace this past weekend. I followed your video almost every step. Painted fireplace so I had to go from lath, to scratch coat, to stone, to grout. It was very helpful you broke it up into sections as well. Im so glad I found the video and wanted to thank you for the info. My wife loves the way it turned out. Thanks again

LOVEEEEE THIS FIRE PLACE!!!!! We get endless compliments on it!!! SO many colors, no weird ticking sounds, and different speeds. Absolutely love it!

Well Done! Wife and I are building again and I intend to build a see-through fireplace with stone veneer. I'm glad I got to see yours as the corner detail was great and just what I was wondering about.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Dune P. Sounds like you have a project on your hands. I love the look of those see-through fireplaces. Good choice. The corners can be a little tricky just take your time with them and you will be fine. Be sure to subscribe. More stone veneer videos coming soon!

For a beginner this step by step with links for materials is great!! Thank you for doing these videos. Very helpful!!

I love to work with stone creating walls that look to appear to have been there for many decades, both inside and outside the home. I love the natural look of the finished job, nicely done mate. Cheers from Australia 🦘🤠 I also gave you a thumbs up! 👍

This is close to what I did at our other house. Thank you for mentioning about how the metal lath is a directional use. Growing up doing the old style stucco before other companies came out with a foam base installation, we took some florescent spray paint to put an arrow for the direction of the lath needed to be fastened. Yes we would have a piece put up wrong, and you would notice this ASAP. Love this project Josh. 👍🏻👍🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Hey David! It is very important to get the metal lath in the right direction. The mortar would not adhere to the lath as well if it is not in the right way. Oh wow, sounds like you have a lot of experience with stucco. I have always been amazed with how they can take a mortar lake project and create a beautiful wall. I appreciate you commenting and watching David!

@davidharrison3074

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer yes, for years doing houses in historic districts to keep the homes with that original stucco look with wood batten strips. Ornamental plaster was always my favorite as well. Commercial work was always rewarding because of the different looks that may be requested. Using your imagination is wonderful as well. The rakes we used to do the scratch coat, we made ours out of metal coat hangers because we would go through them doing so much every day. I know my father is in heaven to this day doing plaster and stucco to his liking. Hahaha Continue to keep sharing your talents Josh.

Absolutely gorgeous! You could look at that and be proud for a long time! It’s a lot of work but you’re right it’s well worth it. I’m a new subscriber and love the way you explain things. You make it seem simple and not intimidating. I already started binge watching your channel and love everything you do. I know I’m gonna learn a lot from you. I will recommend you to my friends!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Most things in construction are not that complicated but do you require lots of time and patience. I’m glad you liked this video to Diane. Good luck with your projects!

Excellent video and exactly what I needed to see as I get ready to put stone veneer on my fireplace.

Excellent job, definitely worth the effort you put into the fireplace stone work!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dan! I have always thought stone was a good way to spice up a room or exterior of the house. The extra mile goes a long ways western. Thank you so much for watching!

Amazing video! You really went through all the little details and provided super helpful tips. I feel way more confident now thank you!

WOW! Looks AMAZING!!! Thanks for the video!

Great video. Clear presentation and very helpful as I tackle a much smaller version on my own.

Dude you are a dawg! Love the channel! Im new to home renovating, about a year experience, and your videos are extremely helpful so thanks for putting quality content out. 🤙🏼

Great video! I ended up using tile which looks great but the stone looks awesome.. Good work.👍

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Backyard Maine! I have seen tile around fireplaces a lot and there’s definitely nothing wrong with that. Quicker and affordable. Yes that looks very nice but cost more money and more work. Thanks for stopping by!

Your videos are awesome and professional!!!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. I try my best with every video. Sometimes due to time I cannot get all the footage I want but it all works out! Thanks for taking your time to comment too!

Perfect! Just love it. You are an artist in stone. THUMBS UP!!!

Awesome job thank you Josh

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

It was definitely a little bit of work but it paid off. Thanks for watching!

great job on the fire place! you do do a great job at explaining the whole process! thank you!

Another amazing video!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you 🙏

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Todd! I put in several hours to make this video and it is worth every second because I have such great subscribers like yourself. I hope all is well with you friend. Take care!

@fuegoman45

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks brother. Your efforts are very much appreciated. You are saving people 10s of thousands of dollars. And I still say you have the heart of a teacher ❤️🤙

Nice video Josh. Was going to ask why you go through the effort of scratch coat but the way you do it sure would allow the stone to stay in place better with the rough scratch coat texture. Most guys around here use cement board. I actually use Ardex x5 to set stone or those type of veneers 😆 it’s a little expensive, but maybe I’m just too used to using thinset for things. Nice work 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you BRT! I’m not familiar with the product you mentioned that you use. I will have to check it out. I’m just an old fashion stone veneer person. I have used this technique in my past for houses and has worked well so I cannot change. I did mention using cement board in the video which I’m sure it would work fine I just have not done it. Thanks for stopping by and watching appreciate it!

Awesome stuff Josh; very easy to understand. Thanks

Nice job 👍

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Howard!

Amazing job as always !

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I hope my subscribers can find it very helpful. Thank you for watching!

Excellent video from start to finish. I too am using Eldorado stone, my first time applying a veneer product. I am using 1/2 HardiBacker, opposed to lath and scratch coat. Again, a lot of invaluable tips throughout the course of the videos; was a tremendous help. Thank you

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear you are starting a stone veneer project! I’m glad I can help. It’s definitely a lot of work but it’s such a nice thing to have in the house. Half inch hardibacker is fine to use. You are welcome. Thanks for watching!

@charles6771

Жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer Hello again, in front of the hearth, not raised as much as yours is, I have an area 7 x 7, I would like to apply a natural slate. In your opinion, will salvaged roofing slate stand up to the weight of a Vermont Casting coal stove (450 lbs). I laid 250 square of 1/2 travertine on Hardibacker without a crack. Secret, a stable surface. Believe the slate to be of little difference? Your thoughts please

I think this is also why I have liked jigsaw puzzles. I did a lot of the placement of the stone. Patience is a key as well along with the reward of the finish project. I hope you share the finish look after the wood floor is installed. 👍🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

It really is like a huge puzzle! All jokes aside. The guys that do this everyday have to be puzzle masters 😎. You are correct, patiences!

@jeremynguyen2346

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer good video 👍👍👍

Excellent work, really great video. Thank you for posting a very detailed guide.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome George. Thanks for watching!

Great job! And thanks for the teaching!

Perfect explanation. You must be from Tennessee or Texas, you sound like you grew up in East Texas, like me.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Randy! I might be from Texas😎 Thanks for watching!

I shot a nail through my finger one time . Not intentionally. It went in and curled back out and right through my finger . Felt great ! Good tip because they don’t always go the way you expect them to go .

Excellent jobs Man !!!Thank you very much 🙏

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Michael. Thanks for the compliment! Good luck on your project!

I agree with starting from the top and working down. It looks better if you don't have to scrimp on the pieces to get them to fit at the top. I don't know about you, but I look up when looking at a wall to ceiling fireplace face. The eyes just want to go there, know what I mean?

Definitely a homeowner do it your self project

Felicidades maestro es aprendido bastante con toda su enseñanza congratulation más tarde

Thanks for sharing your awesome work.

Excellent video. Very informative

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Biz! I’m glad you are enjoying my content . Thanks for watching!

Josh! Awesome!

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Amazing Framer! I appreciate that. Lots of laboring. Take care!

Very helpful video thanks!!!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome Dan! Good luck with your project!

Nice job who’s the guy walking high on the walls??

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know who that was. I never seen him!😂

Well done!

Great video

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Just Right!

This guy is insane hes not a licensed electrician but is more knowledgable than a lot wow

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

I been working construction for 20 yrs. I love it!

Excellent video and information.

@TheExcellentLaborer

8 ай бұрын

Thank you I appreciate that!

If you used hardy boards you would not need felt paper, but plywood is definitely cheaper and easier to work with, nice work man.

Awesome job sir!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your project. Take care!

The finished product looks fantastic man. Eldorado made some nice stone veneers. 👌🏻

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I like Eldorado stone as well. Good luck with your project!

You do great work man keep it up

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew!

I like how you were able to walk up and down the papered wall like Turbo in Breakin

Great video thanks..learned a lot

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome Scott!

a roofing nailer works just fine, but it's worth considering springing for a lathing stapler (or renting one if that is an option whee you are). They hold really well, are very fast, and for some systems they are required. typically 1"x1" staples. I also find that i get cut up less when installing razor mesh due to fasteners not being twisted loos (occasionally) during lath adjustments. look good bro, I appreciate the detail.

sure do like a DRY stack look !

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes the dry stacked look is nice!

Love your videos

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you are enjoying my content. Good luck with your project!

Excellent

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that!

Omg that's bad ass. You did it perfect. That's big money to do that though.

EXCELLENT VIDEO

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your project. Take care!

Hi Josh When I was surfing KZread today to get a knowledge on upgrading electrical panel from 100ams to 200 ams, I found your channel. You areawesome Josh, you explaining everything thousand times better than a licensed electrician without wasting your time and ours. You are straight getting into the subject. You are very likable, simple and smiling person. Today I watched most of your playlist. You have talents on everything in the building industries. Josh ,I am planning to upgrade my very old breaker panel ( my house built in 1950s) to newest one probably by myself. I have some issues to solve before start the project. I think you are the perfect person to get some advice. If you don’t mind could you provide me your email please

I love your stone veneer fireplace video. Very clear, helpful & informative. I’m interested in purchasing the TV wall mount bracket, but it’s not listed in your shopping section. Please add it. Thanks.

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alan. It is listed under “stone veneer tools” list in my store. Also if it’s not there let me know. I will be releasing another stone veneer video Sunday morning. Stay tuned!

Good morning my fried God bless you

Nice job bud

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your kind words. They mean a lot!

Wish I would have watched this before I got to the point I'm at. Oh well. Thanks for the tips!

Thanks for the great videos! I'm doing a DIY outdoor propane, corner fireplace that I want to wrap in stone veneer floor-to-ceiling on all three sides. The manufacturer (Napoleon) calls for metal studs and cement board 6 inches on each side of and below the fireplace, and the entire wall above the unit. The side walls do not have to be metal or cement board. My questions for you are: 1. Would you use a metal lathe over the cement board on the front wall? 2. Would you do the two side walls out of cement board to match the front wall, or complete as you describe in your videos? 3. Would you simply do the whole project as you described in your videos? Thanks!

Hi, this is a very nice video. You did a great job! I have a couple of questions: 1) Where did you get the veneer from? In my project, I am concerned about weight. 2) Which veneer did you pick for this project? I really like that look. 3) I have been concerned with my project with the mortar separating from the veneer over time. Some masonry sites suggest spraying the stone or brick lightly with water to prevent it from sucking water away from the mortar, reducing its binding strength. What is your suggestion, or is this a problem? Thank you

Awesome Work! I am going to do my Chimney soon. I really like this type of Veneers as well. I have a question for you, my Chimney has the interior Half closest to the fire with brick. the exterior half frame is Solid wood and is not even with the Brick (2 inches out) any pointers how to tackle this?

Great video. Thank you. Any concerns about total weight of something like this over a trussed floor?

Question: How did you make to walk over the walk???😳😳😳 I didn't see that part on the video!!! foot prints 🤔🤔🤔 😂😂👍🏽👍🏽 Excellent video buddy!!!

Wow - this is the most comprehensive video I've seen for this project. It's given me confidence to tackle the same project at my house. You mentioned chase framing is 2x4 - I'll be building a interior chase that goes 18' to the vaulted ceiling. 2x4 framing is strong enough for all the weight or do I need to go to 2x6s? Thanks for a fantastic video.

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

I think 2 x 4 framing 16 on center would be strong enough. You could always use 2x6’s if you were concerned but 2x4 should be fine. Hope that helps!

You REALLY explain things well!! Any reason why you did sheathing and scratch coat on top instead of concrete backer board? Couldn't you use mortar under the hearth stones...much cheaper than Liquid Nails ( though perfect for the mantle). We are going to do our FP Surround similar to yours, but in Glacier Stone ( real stone veneer out of a Montana quarry). Putting in a zero tolerance , Fireplace Xtrodinaire Apex 42 into FP box ( all wood like yours installed according to specs). Thanks for the excellent video!

Hey Josh! Thanks for this video! I've used it as a reference while veneering my fireplace. Just curious...is there an advantage to using construction adhesive under the hearth stones vs thinset?

Thanks for the video. I'm using it to remodel our fireplace as I write this. I just have one question. Why not use cement board as the backer? Why ply and paper?

Awesome video. Loved it. I can't find the TV bracket you used in the description. Can you link that for me? Thank you.

Honestly you are very knowledgeable. I love your skill set. And perfection, that what i love to do every job. Now I will be installing veneer stone on concrete block, here is below 0 degree. What mortor mix do you recommend me to recommend . Anyway, I plan to use mortar mix type S and add additive to BOND better. Let me know what you think and your recommendation. Thanks.

That was a great video and well done! I do have a question. I am doing stone veneer about 3 feet up on hardibacker and I have been advised to use thinset specific to large format tile. Whats your thought on doing that?

Hi there, great video! The stone used for the hearth looks great! If you don't mind, where did you buy your hearth stones?

Hey there! If fireplace was installed and sheetrocked before you decided what you wanted can you just go over the Sheetrock in the same fashion?

if you were putting up stone veneer on a fireplace that already has dry wall up would you take the dry wall down and put up sheathing panels? or would you put up sheathing panels over the drywall?

Hey Josh , Thank you for your videos , I saw the exterior house first then followed with this one. what stone did you use and color , we are renovating our home and that's the color and style stone we are looking for , if you mentioned it already I really appreciate hearing it again. thank you !

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Patti! Eldorado, Fieldledge, Andante on the fireplace and Eldorado, Fieldledge, Padova. Thanks a lot for watching my videos. Good luck on your project.I hope that helps!

@pattinutt6085

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer Thank you so much! We have a 1966 ranch that we plan to gut and do the inside and out including mechanicals .

@pattinutt6085

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer our home is bricked we want board and batten and stone. we were told we would need to take all the brick off first.

Why are you using mortar to attach the stones to the vertical wall (26:47) instead of liquid nails that you're using to install the hearth stone's with (55:59)? Is it cost or performance or the eventual heat or something else the adhesive (mortar/liquid nails) will be exposed to ?

Why no gas shut off valve for convenience at the firebox entry?

I have the exact same fireplace in our house. However I’m having a problem with the fireplace pulling away from the exterior 6” wall. The contractor that built ours used nails instead of lag bolts or screws to tie into the exterior wall. What type of fasteners did you use when you attached the fireplace framing to the wall??

Can you tell us the stone name and manufacturer?

I know you said it was from El Dorado stone, but what color and style is this. It looks great!

how long did you wait to install stone after scratch coating? Can you do day after you scratch coat

Great job man! anychance you have the brand of that firebox you are using?

Very nice! How much did it cost for stone veneer alone, on this project? No labor cost included. Thanks

Can you do this on Stucco for outside chimney?

Hey there! We loved this project and video but cannot find the actual veneer stones anywhere. I see you recommended all the tools you used but not the stones. Do you know where we can find those? Or what to search for?

Can you use just liquid nails to put stones to wall?

@TheExcellentLaborer

2 жыл бұрын

I have never done that. Thin-set it would be an alternative to this mortar. Hope that helps!

if a fan is installed in the top chimney so that air is sucked in, does it work?

Hi there, where did you get the mantel brackets?

Where did you get those stones?

where did you get the mantel brackets? I need some and can't find them anywhere.

Hi there! Quick question, I’m doing manufactured stone veneer for my fireplace as well but I am using cement board. Do I still need that metal mesh for the scratch coat?

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

You can check with the manufacturer, but thinset mortar may have you be used.

@ryanpereira8133

Жыл бұрын

@@TheExcellentLaborer thanks for your response!! The brand our stone is from is ProVia and I’ve looked at their site for installation instructions and wasn’t able to find anything 😕

Josh, where did you get your Mantel Brackets for this project? Thanks in advance!

@TheExcellentLaborer

Жыл бұрын

Hey Brett! Your local Eldorado stone dealer will have them or order them for you. Good luck with your project!

The mason work would still be the same as for a real fireplace, right?

Where did you get your stone? And what brand color scheme is it?

WOW! :)

Nice job. Thou that is a lot of hard work and money for a crappy gas log stove

How wide did you frame the hearth?

@TheExcellentLaborer

3 ай бұрын

I believe around 20 inches.