Gentlemen, I'm in the planning stages of a makeover for our zero clearance fireplace. I plan strip everything off the wall right back to the zero clearance fireplace box. I will replace the hearth and mantle and dress all of it with stone veneer panels. The question is which which mounting method to use? Its a small fireplace with just 18 square foot of stonework needed. I've never done masonry work and it sure appears to be a messy process to do indoors. The Versetta Stone panel's screw mounting system seems like a clean easy way to go. Or, should I use Stickystone vertical stone adhesive in a sausage gun to mount my panels? I've heard that adhesives can outgas and have an odor when they heat up. Would that be a one time occurrence or do these fireplace adhesives always smell? Can anyone share some knowledge with me? Thanks in advance.
Zero clearance fireplace makeover using stone veneer panels - adhesive mount vs screw mount rather than thin-set premix mortar?
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Nevins MHP
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Go with the screw on panels. A focal point of the room is not where you should start your exciting new career as a mason. Adhesive may weaken over time from the heat causing panels to fall. I personally like to use cement board and large format tile thinset. I pointed and work on over a hundred chimneys before trying that in someone's living room. I've done work on homes that have the screw on panels. It makes opening the wall and then hiding it much easier. Fireplaces don't last forever, so it's nice to be able to access the wall without needing a chisel.
Whitenuckler
Feeling the Heat
I did a gas fireplace front using cement board and small marble tiles and the best premixed mortar I could get. I had it all laid out on the floor on cardboard before I set them to plan it and do the cutting ahead of time. I am not familiar with the Versetta Stone product and didn't download the instructions. To screw it it seems good, but will the screws hold into cement board ?(if you are using that). If you are screwing into plywood that would be good I'm sure.