Installing Cement Board on Fireplace Surrounds Properly
If you're upgrading your living room, putting cement board on fireplace surrounds is a step you simply can't skip if you want a professional, safe finish. It's one of those parts of a renovation that isn't particularly glamorous—you're basically installing a heavy, grey slab that's going to be covered up anyway—but it's the literal foundation of your fireplace's look and safety. Whether you're planning on adding sleek modern tile or rugged stacked stone, what's happening behind the scenes matters more than you might think. ...