How to remove stone from fireplace
#1
10-09-06, 02:47 PM
How to remove stone from fireplace
We moved into a house and the fireplace stone is not our style. Rather than facade it, I would like to remove the stone down to the cinder block and then put a new stone on it. Only problem is how to remove the old stone and mortar. Any suggestions appreciated.
Here is a link to a picture of it in case you want to see exactly how it is mortared.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j198/bellabenn/UglyStone.jpg
Here is a link to a picture of it in case you want to see exactly how it is mortared.
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j198/bellabenn/UglyStone.jpg
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10-09-06, 05:23 PM
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10-09-06, 09:50 PM
Originally Posted by Tscarborough
Tarp the area and beat on it with a hammer.
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10-10-06, 04:40 AM
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Starting at the top (of course), you should only have to beat out one rock, then you will be able to use a pry bar. There really is no other practical way.
#5
02-13-11, 05:29 PM
esac,
I realize it's been a few years but we just bought a home with a similar rock structure fireplace. GROSS! Getting it off isn't our problem. However, I am curious to know and see what you did once you got the rock down. How did you finish the new fireplace?
I realize it's been a few years but we just bought a home with a similar rock structure fireplace. GROSS! Getting it off isn't our problem. However, I am curious to know and see what you did once you got the rock down. How did you finish the new fireplace?
