Decorating Wall Behind Fireplace
Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:43 am
Hello,
We have a free-standing gas fireplace that was installed last year. (used licensed contractor, took care of insurance)
I would like to rock the wall behind it. It is a matte black and river rock would look pretty good. However, the cultured rock is not cheap and fairly heavy. There is a possibility that comes to mind.
Let me know what you think.
Use drywall mud and use bowls, etc., to "shape" the mud into rocks before it dries and faux paint it. I have troweled many of the walls in here with thick mud-3 years ago and no problem.
No one would be able to bump up against it as it will be isolated behind the fireplace. The area is about 30 sq. feet. The "rocks" will extend out 1-2" with a black "grout" line. Weight would be much less than the cultured rock-about 280 pounds on the wall-I estimate it will be around 30 pounds max spread out.
Sound do able? Think this method can achieve the rock look?
Thanks for any feed back.
We have a free-standing gas fireplace that was installed last year. (used licensed contractor, took care of insurance)
I would like to rock the wall behind it. It is a matte black and river rock would look pretty good. However, the cultured rock is not cheap and fairly heavy. There is a possibility that comes to mind.
Let me know what you think.
Use drywall mud and use bowls, etc., to "shape" the mud into rocks before it dries and faux paint it. I have troweled many of the walls in here with thick mud-3 years ago and no problem.
No one would be able to bump up against it as it will be isolated behind the fireplace. The area is about 30 sq. feet. The "rocks" will extend out 1-2" with a black "grout" line. Weight would be much less than the cultured rock-about 280 pounds on the wall-I estimate it will be around 30 pounds max spread out.
Sound do able? Think this method can achieve the rock look?
Thanks for any feed back.