Scott Parks
08-07-2005, 1:06 PM
So here's the scoop. I've been so busy the last two weeks that I haven't had time to check in. I had 12 days of vacation to finish my remodel project, AND get it sold. One project was to re-build my fireplace facade.
I had a guy come and design it for me. He is an artist, sawyer, and maker of mantles and rustic furniture. He came up with this design, and sold me a Ponderosa Pine log for $150. He also routed out the bottom to fit over my stonework.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22419&stc=1
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22420&stc=1
Next came the demolition of the old gawdy tile around the great room and the fireplace. What a pain....:(
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22421&stc=1
Here's proof I can swing a hammer. This is where I'm nailing the lath for two vertical stone columns. The columns were built out from the wall with 2x4s covered with 1/2"ply, and then roofing felt. The top is capped off with a 2x4 screwed to the wall for the mantle to mount to.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22422&stc=1
This is the columns completed after the scratch coat of mortar. Check out the view:)
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22423&stc=1
(to be continued)....
I had a guy come and design it for me. He is an artist, sawyer, and maker of mantles and rustic furniture. He came up with this design, and sold me a Ponderosa Pine log for $150. He also routed out the bottom to fit over my stonework.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22419&stc=1
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22420&stc=1
Next came the demolition of the old gawdy tile around the great room and the fireplace. What a pain....:(
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22421&stc=1
Here's proof I can swing a hammer. This is where I'm nailing the lath for two vertical stone columns. The columns were built out from the wall with 2x4s covered with 1/2"ply, and then roofing felt. The top is capped off with a 2x4 screwed to the wall for the mantle to mount to.
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22422&stc=1
This is the columns completed after the scratch coat of mortar. Check out the view:)
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=22423&stc=1
(to be continued)....