OK I'll post pictures of whats actually there later today but here is the real problem. The people that sold me the house painted the brick around the fireplace and the hearth. I'd like to install some cast stone veneer before I buy my insert ( hopefully for next season ). Do I need to blast the paint off to apply the veneer or can I cover it with cement board to level out my surfaces and veneer over the top?
Someone has had to deal with a similar setup.
Thanks in advance.
Jim
Someone has had to deal with a similar setup.
Thanks in advance.
Jim