am taking old fireplace tiles down and plan to re-do fireplace with antique pine beem mantel. The plnan is to finish vertical (and surround of fireplace) with concrete, possibly with bonding plaster on top. And then probably paint it white
I am aiming for a stone-like look, somewhere between polished stone and rough stucco plaster, i.e. a little bit rustic.
Do people think it will work?
What tool would I use to smooth sand & cement? Would I get a better finish with a wooden float, or is metal better?
I am aiming for a stone-like look, somewhere between polished stone and rough stucco plaster, i.e. a little bit rustic.
Do people think it will work?
What tool would I use to smooth sand & cement? Would I get a better finish with a wooden float, or is metal better?