Rustic Shiplap And Stone Fireplace

Before i could even start my shiplap wall i needed to build my mantle.

Rustic shiplap and stone fireplace. Stone or brick are great choices. Stone fireplaces lend a majestic air to any home as well as reinforcement against the elements. But once my mantle was installed i started my shiplap wall by framing the side s in with 1 x 4. Paint the ship lap.

In case you missed my inspiration for my modern rustic fireplace makeover you can check it out here. This project adds a ton of character to any room. Depending on the height of your wall above your fireplace the last board may not be the exact right height. Also doing faux shiplap cuts cost down but still has the same look as real shiplap.

Nov 2 2019 explore lauren doolittle s board shiplap fireplace followed by 117 people on pinterest. Sturdy and irresistibly striking stone is the stuff of castles and fortresses and fire is naturally no exception. Before you install shiplap around a fireplace there are safety considerations. A professional knows the best way to add shiplap to an.

Installing shiplap around a fireplace. Stone is the earliest and perhaps most enduring choice of material used for fireplace construction and for good reason. To me it is easier to paint after the boards are on the wall but that s just my preference. Cut and attach shiplap boards.

Plan to encase the fireplace in a non combustible material first. We painted the fireplace after we finished the wall. For an enclosed gas fireplace check with your installation pro. I ll be sharing that tutorial later.