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Painting Ledge Stone Fireplace

13 years ago
I have a ledge stone surround similar to this, although some of the stone are much bigger. I don't believe it was installed very well, as I can see a lot of concrete between the rocks. The color of the stones also doesn't really go with the remodel I have done to the house. Is there any way I could paint it? I know painted brick looks great, but I can't find anything about painted ledge stone. I could drywall around it but, I think it might look fine painted? Thanks!
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Large mortar joints can really make a natural stone fireplace look bad. Depending on the stone type, painting usually doesn't work out too well. Brick is a lot softer and absorbs the paint but its basically the opposite with stone. You can either remove the stone, remove the stone and re-apply it using tight mortar joints, choose a different stone and have it applied with tight mortar joints, or drywall it. You can always try painting but be aware.
  • 13 years ago
    I was afraid of all of the above! Thanks for the information! We are going to try to paint it first to see how it works out and if not drywall it is!
  • 13 years ago
    From where can I find these bar chairs?
  • 11 years ago

    Did you end up painting the ledge stones? How did it turn out?


  • 10 years ago
    I'm curious about the same thing and can't find any information! Did you end up doing it? If you did, how did it turn out?