[Ben8n]

Is it it possible to mortar over top a brick fireplace using real stone and have it be safe and useable?

[amricca]

Interior or exterior? Thin stone or a full stone veneer? Is the brick attached to a stud or concrete wall or is it a brick cavity wall? I suppose it is possible by attaching metal lath to the brick but the right way to do it would be to remove the brick. A lot of factors to consider.

[Ben8n]

It is a 1915 old house I am asuming the whole thing is brick it is a wood fireplace trying to find out if I can use artificial or if I have to use real should I use cement board because it is a brick if that is necessary or not. Any help would be appriaciated. I am trying to do the exterior of the fireplace only the interior will remain brick.

[ballengerb1]

Do you mean the brick on the outside of the house or the exterior brickoutside the firebox but in the room? I have used this faux stone with great success. Eldorado Stone It can be applied over brick , concrete or lumberusing masons mortar. Brick probably would not need wire lath but concrete and lumber need the lath to make good adhesion.

[Ben8n]

Thank you I was talking about outside the firebox I can use faux and wire mesh that is great

[ballengerb1]

Won't need the wire mesh on brick but you can if you are worried about not getting it just right. Mesh on brick is like wearing a raincoat in a submarine, just insurance.