Fireplace Transformation

Hi everyone,
I know many of you are as (or more) obsessed with stoves and fireplaces as I am. Have to share a recent overhaul of our painted brick fireplace, Jotul insert stayed the same.
The stone is called Spring Lake by R Stone, and is a combination of ledge, strip, and mosaic sizes. The mantel was locally "sourced" on Long Island, and is a genuine railroad tie that once had the Long Island Rail Road running over it.
If anyone locally is looking to have similar work done, i was extremely happy with my contractor!

Bushels20 said:

That looks great. We are planning something similar for our hearth and mantel.

Was the new stone laid right over top of the old brick with mortar?

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Durock over the brick, stone adhered to the Durock.

Bushels20 said:

And how was the Durock adhered to the brick? Tapcons? Mortar?

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Both. Not sure exactly what kind of adhesive, it was black. Screws to hold in place while it dried. Gave it a couple days to set before rocking


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moresnow said:

Does the tie smell? Most I've been around seem like they would indoors. Curious. It all looks nice.

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It definitely did have an odor, especially when i cut it to size. A few coats of poly seems to have sealed it in


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