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    Schmidtler Posts: 26, Reputation: 1
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    Apr 10, 2008, 06:59 AM
    Placing rock around the fireplace
    When I place my manufactured stone around my fireplace on my sheetrock (over wire mesh), do I need to use a scratch coat first? Many people I've talked to tell me a scratch coat is no longer needed with the materials available today.

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    Apr 10, 2008, 09:08 AM
    I do apply a scratch coat just to insure there is enough mortar behind the mesh. Then I wet the rock and butter it with mortar. Push the rock flat againist the wall and give it a little twisting as you set it.
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