I like the look of stone fireplaces, but have no masonary experience.
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Clay B on Sep 08, 2011If you are re-facing an existing, look into StoneCraft products. I would stay away from the ones Home Depot/Lowes sells, each piece incorporates many smaller pieces, but when it's finished, you can tell where each section is. StoneCraft is individual pieces, goes on like tile, and then grout. I think Taylors Do It centers have it available to order. may want to call to see if it's on display at the hardware stores, or at their FIreworks store on Laskin Rd by Kmart. Stonecraft has a good website.Helpful Reply
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KL K on Sep 08, 2011@Clay: Good to know about LomeDepot/Lowes products. Thanks ... I'll ck out StoneCraftHelpful Reply
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Hudson Designs on Sep 08, 2011Hi KL, I used this once it worked out well for a easy solution to stone look. Antico Elements Faux Stone Panels http://www.squidoo.com/AnticoElements?utm_source=google&utm_medium=imgres&utm_campaign=framebuster#module133034971Helpful Reply
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KL K on Sep 08, 2011@Hudson: Thanks ... look nice & easy. Did you notice the problem that Clay B described with being able to tell where each section is?Helpful Reply
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Harold M on Sep 08, 2011I did my own with round river rock. Next time I'll hire a rock mason.Helpful Reply
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Clay B on Sep 12, 2011The product Home Depot/Lowes sells that has many small pcs incorporated into one larger pc, I often see around town on newer homes, looks like dry-stacked stone. If you pay attention to porch columns with tthe stone base, outdoor barbeque's etc, you will see what I mean, some stores have them on display, and to me, it just looks cheap.Helpful Reply
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Itsreally C on Sep 18, 20111 of the advantages of having an apron/vest store in your area is convenience - a disadvantage is seeing whatever you have all over the n-hood,,, by their very nature, these places are discounters,,, staff training is fairly minimal or non-existent other than what's for sale in ea aisle,,, it should also be mentioned top grade stuff ( tools & materials ) are not avail there,,, that being said, they will have mtls to help you accomplish however, impo, you're MUCH further ahead hiring a retired mason to walk you thru the work.Helpful Reply
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