How can I upgrade my rock stone fireplace so it's flat & paint-ready?

Question

I want to paint my stone fireplace. How would upgrade it so it will be flat and paint ready???

Mogie · Answer

Do you want to upgrade the fireplace or do you want to prep it for paint?

Landsharkinnc · Answer

you would have to use a concrete skim coat to get it totally smooth -- or cover the stone work with thin plywood --- or just clean the stone work, and use any appropriate color paint that you would use for brick ... https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/diy-painted-stone-fireplace-6228617?expand_all_questions=1

this was over a brick fire place -- but could be used over stone just as well https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/diy-brick-fireplace-refacing-2729861

Kelli L. Milligan · Answer

Covering up stone is not an upgrade its,

Like covering a granite countertop with laminate. Think it through, stone is most desirable and valuable.

Betty Albright-Bistrow · Answer

Hi Connie! There are lots of tips on how to do the project you are wanting to do. I am sure it will look lovely when you are done! Merry Christmas to you!