This allowed for great application Tips for Using Ardex Feather Finish on a Concrete Fireplace I applied the Ardex with a drywall taping knife. I did choose to mix mine a little thinner (but not much), because it was easier to work with. I did about 3-4 coats over the whole thing, but I had to mix way more than that.įollow the instructions on the Ardex Bag for application. Work in small batches because it dries VERY fast! You can layer it and layer it until you get it perfect, but don’t try to glob it on. But for this step you do have to work pretty quickly and here’s my number one tip. It’s almost like skim coating if you’ve ever done that. Next up it’s time to turn these construction materials into a Concrete Fireplace! I used Ardext Feather Finish concrete to apply to the cement board. Begin Applying Ardex Feather Finish to Cement Board Using the mesh tape meant specifically for cement board, apply it directly over all seams.Īfter the tape is in place, cover all corners with the metal corner bead and attach with the same screws you used for attaching the cement board to the framing. Add Mesh Tape and Corner Bead to Cement Board Make sure you are using the proper length for the cement board you choose. Don’t worry about the corners being perfect, we will be adding corner bead to that! There is usually an edge to certain sides of the cement board that taper off making the joints easier to hide, so place those accordinglyĬement board is attached to the framing with specific screws.
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Install the cement board to cover all surfaces. Begin by cutting each piece to size using a utility knife to score and snap the board. Next up we will begin installing the cement board. This step could really be at the end, but I was impatient and trying to decide on a color so I went ahead and rolled on a coat. It depends on the depth of your fireplace, you can also use a piece of wood on the side and have the shiplap meet up against it. You can cut the length at a 45, or you can just trim off the lip of the shiplap and have a smooth edge. The most difficult part of installing the shiplap is deciding how you want to wrap the corners. We also installed several board where I would typically hang anything to give us a nice sturdy option.Īfter framing is in place attach the shiplap with a finish nailer. Then we attached horizontal board across the brick to give us something to nail the shiplap into. Our brick wasn’t level so you’ll see we had to use a vertical shim to get everything to be placed correctly. Framing for Shiplap over Brick FireplaceĪfter we got the framing in place for the concrete portion of the fireplace we moved in to the top section where I wanted vertical shiplap. We used our brick anchors to attach the 2×4’s to the brick. I wanted a smooth front with a ledge for the mantel. But this is where you determine the shape of your fireplace. Just make sure your framing allows for the additional thickness of your cement board. The framing will really depend on your specific situation. We also wanted the fireplace to sit flush up against the built-ins.
We wanted to center up the mantel and hide the beam. Turn on your JavaScript to view content Framing out a fireplace for a faux concrete finishĬleaning is always the number one thing when you start projects, therefore you want to make sure your surfaces start off clean! After that we started the framing. This post contains affiliate links Supplies for a concrete fireplace makeover:
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Plus I’ve always wanted a concrete fireplace so I went for it! Now, let’s talk about how I got it to this… Brick Fireplace AFTER How to DIY a Concrete Fireplace The mortar was horrible and the brick was stained. In fact I had a very knowledgeable reader tell me it was in fact construction brick and was never meant to be seen. I remember a lot of people were sad I was covering up the original brick, but it wasn’t pretty brick. It just seriously messed with what OCD I do have. One of the biggest issues I had with this fireplace was the lack of symmetry. I intended to wait a little while to make sure everything held up well, which I’m happy to report it’s held up fantastic! However, I didn’t necessarily intend to wait a whole year! I’ll skip the small talk and get straight to the tutorial for you! But first let’s take a look at how the fireplace started out so you can get a better idea for how we accomplished this trendy concrete look! Brick Fireplace BEFORE We completely redid our fireplace last fall and I never actually shared the tutorial. Come get the tutorial for this DIY Concrete Fireplace Makeover! An old, ugly fireplace gets a complete budget friendly makeover.
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