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The ABCs of Faux Stone Fireplace
Choosing your stone fireplace should not be a hassle. We are here to help you along the way with all of your stone fireplace needs here at bfranzcharters.com. We are known for our fireplace expertise and love to share. Enjoy the article on faux stone fireplace.For a beautiful example of a faux stone fireplace, take a look at the work done by skilled artists at Steve Austin Painting, which can be found at http://www.wonderfaux.com/walls10.html . It's hard to believe that this beautiful stone fireplace isn't really stone at all, but paint on top of regular old plaster. Faux painting is not as difficult as you may imagine, and simply requires a little bit of research and practice. The good thing about paint projects is that if you make a huge mistake, you can always cover over the area with some primer and start al over again. A faux stone fireplace technique is quite simple. You really can't do this wrong, as you can always touch up here and there until you're completely satisfied with the effect. And, like I said, worst case scenario: you totally mess things up and have to start all over. No harm done, and you learned a thing or two in the process. Step One: Prepare the surface onto which you will be painting by cleaning and removing any mildew or dust that has deposited on the surface. If you end up using soapy water or some other wet substance, be sure to let the area dry completely before moving on to the next step. Step Two: Find a stone model in shades that are the same or similar to the look that you want for your faux stone fireplace. Select a basecoat color in an eggshell (otherwise known as 'satin') or other low luster sheen. Apply two coats of this basecoat color with a roller. You will have to use a paint brush to work in from the corners, tops and bottoms of the areas to be painted. With faux finish painting, it is not critical that every inch is covered, as the top texture will cover any bare spots, but it is a good idea to shoot for total coverage.
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