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   Guest_ | Aug 15, 2000 04:48pm | #1

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   Brent, if the instructions say you can, then it should work fine. Durock cement board would probably be a better choice in my opinion.

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   Guest_ | Aug 15, 2000 05:08pm | #2

   *My choice would be cement board as well,Gabe

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   Guest_ | Aug 15, 2000 06:55pm | #3

   *Even given the manufacturer's instrucdtion, I'd be nervous as hell doing this. I'd go with w/ hardi-backer, or durock for fear of callback, and having to repair.

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   brent_collins | Aug 15, 2000 09:07pm | #4

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   Thanks for your opinions. I will do it right the first time and rip the drywall off and put durock in.

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   Guest_ | Aug 15, 2000 09:29pm | #5

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   Brent-

   Check out http://www.hardibacker.com

   Look into if this would be possible to install over the existing drywall. This would save you some time, and cleanup.

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   Guest_ | Aug 15, 2000 11:06pm | #6

   *Definitely install over existing drywall if you can. I think the rough cement surface of Durock may be a better substrate than the smooth Hardibacker board if a mortar is used for installation. Especially on the vertical.IMHO, jiml

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   Guest_ | Aug 16, 2000 02:27am | #7

   *Last job I was on the carpenters installed plywood sheathing and then the subtrade installing the cultured stone put tar paper, metal lath, scratch coat and then cultured stone.

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   Jim_K_ | Aug 16, 2000 03:46am | #8

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   Even w/ cement board, the instructions call for expanded metal lathe attached w/ nails that go into the framing at least an inch. Having installed some on block, I cannot imagine drywall supporting the weight of the stone or handling the mortar well.

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   brent_collins | Aug 16, 2000 05:11pm | #9

   *I would like the durock would work as the scrath coat and you wouldn't need metal lathe. One way or another I have to rip off the drywall. The build up will put me to far out over the fireplace.Thanks Brent

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   brent_collins | Aug 18, 2000 04:56pm | #10

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   I'm looking at putting cultured stone around a gas fireplace. I read on the culture stone page that you could put the stone veneer over dry wall? The installation instructions suggest using a adhesive called formula I?
   Has anybody done this? Suggestion? Tips? Will it hold?

   Thanks Brent

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   Guest_ | Aug 18, 2000 04:56pm | #11

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   Each manufacturer has its own installation guidlines and instructions. The brand I use out of Napa, CA suggestes/requires that it be installed over a mortar (type S) and expanded lathe base.

   I like to follow instructions.