My new soapstone lined fireplace.

[webby3650]

Looks great! Bet you'll be using that a lot... Now for some swing in irons for cooking

That has crossed my mind. I love cooking on a fire!

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

I did my first break in fire over the weekend. It was about 56 degrees Sunday morning, I couldn't resist!View attachment 107912

Wow very nice, a job very well done....

 

[webby3650]

Wow very nice, a job very well done....

Thanks again.

 

[charly]

That has crossed my mind. I love cooking on a fire!

Again the Fireplace looks great... Please keep us posted as to how the soapstone works out.. I'm thinking maybe some nice long heat output.

 

[webby3650]

Again the Fireplace looks great... Please keep us posted as to how the soapstone works out.. I'm thinking maybe some nice long heat output.

I hope to get some extra heat. But either way, it was a fun project!

 

[ScotO]

I love love LOVE the stone look, as I am sure you already know Webby.....
That turned out phenominal, love that black soapstone. The mantle looks fantastic, too. All around top-notch job you did there.
I see a new avatar from that picture of the fire burning in the hearth....

And BTW, I have an antique iron crane (from the 1750-1800's era) that is just the right size for your fireplace......I'll have to take some pictures of it......All you'd need is a kettle to hang off of it!

 

[Todd]

It looked so pretty till you burned in it, that soapstone will suck up the heat but how much will go up the chimney? It would be nice if you had some kind of heatalator or heatform to catch and throw out some of that heat. Still looks nice for ambiance.

 

[Hogwildz]

Did you put the cultured stone over the brick, or remove the brick first?
I have brick that I want to take off, as I don't want to lose space on the hearth by going over the brick.

 

[webby3650]

It looked so pretty till you burned in it, that soapstone will suck up the heat but how much will go up the chimney? It would be nice if you had some kind of heatalator or heatform to catch and throw out some of that heat. Still looks nice for ambiance.

Loosing heat up the flue makes no difference to me. That's what fireplaces are all about.
I wanted to be able to have a fire without over heating the house on fall and spring days. It still looks pretty even after a fire, I was amazed that no black soot stuck to the soapstone. I hope it stays that way!

 

[webby3650]

Did you put the cultured stone over the brick, or remove the brick first?
I have brick that I want to take off, as I don't want to lose space on the hearth by going over the brick.

I put the stone right over the brick. Since it was painted, I nailed up wire lath first.
My hearth was gonna be too short too, so before the stone went up, I poured a new cement hearth.

 

[webby3650]

I love love LOVE the stone look, as I am sure you already know Webby.....
That turned out phenominal, love that black soapstone. The mantle looks fantastic, too. All around top-notch job you did there.
I see a new avatar from that picture of the fire burning in the hearth....

And BTW, I have an antique iron crane (from the 1750-1800's era) that is just the right size for your fireplace......I'll have to take some pictures of it......All you'd need is a kettle to hang off of it!

Thanks, and the iron crane sounds awesome!

 

[ScotO]

Thanks, and the iron crane sounds awesome!

I'll have to send you a picture of it.

 

[webby3650]

I decided to fire up the new fireplace today. This soapstone holds some amazing heat! I'm loving it!

 

[begreen]

That sir is a work of art and especially beautiful with a fire burning in it.

 

[charly]

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I decided to fire up the new fireplace today. This soapstone holds some amazing heat! I'm loving it!

See,,, that soapstone isn't too bad after all Looks sweet,, glad your enjoying all your efforts!

 

[webby3650]

Thanks guys!

 

[Ram 1500 with an axe...]

Looks great! Enjoy...

 

[alforit]

That sir is a work of art and especially beautiful with a fire burning in it.

I second that notion

 

[Oldhippie]

Beautiful work and room!

 

[webby3650]

Thanks!
I just restarted a fire from last night, I got a 10 hour burn with an open fireplace! And was still pumping some heat!

 

[PapaDave]

Quit gloating.
It's unbecoming.

 

[Ed Williams]

Very cool idea. Have you noticed a difference in heat output? Oops! Your post about the 10 hour burn and still heating didn't show up until I posted... Sounds like it was well worth the work. Let us know how your learning curve goes. I bet you use less wood now.

 

[Dakotas Dad]

Do you leave your ML up there during the burning season? I have thought about mounting a couple above my stove, but am seriously afraid the stocks will dry out bad and crack/distort..

OH, and it looks great!

 

[webby3650]

It's always up there or leaned up in the corner. Year round.
I've never had any issues at all. No heat makes its way above that mantel. It's an 8"x12" log, and its 30" above the opening. I'd say go for it if you've got enough height.

 

[Tibi82]

Wow, your project looks beautiful!

I'm thinking about lining the floor of my firebox with soapstone. I posted over here https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/firebox-floor-tile.116127/ and someone directed me to this thread. I'm in the deep South, so the fireplace is rarely used (maybe once a year, if that). Right now it's kind of a giant eyesore, and the soapstone would really transform it.

Can you share some details about the process? Does the stone have to be a certain thickness? Does it have to be sealed in some way? Or special grout used?

Sorry for so many questions! Its just I love the way your project turned out, and I have started imagining my own home looking as cozy this Christmas.