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Outdoor Fireplace and Barbecue Grill From "Home Transformations" episode DHTR-107

In part three of this backyard transformation, an "outdoor kitchen" is added to the entertainment area.

During the first parts of the backyard transformation, a set of French doors and a large trellis were added. In part three of this transformation, homeowners Todd and Brett Jones will add an outdoor fireplace and grilling area -- complete with slate tiles and cultured stone veneer -- to the backyard entertaining area.

Materials:

Mortar mix
Metal diamond mesh
Notched trowel
Shims
Primer/sealer
Ratchet and socket kit (1/2" and 9/16" sockets)
Cordless drill
Level
Gloves
Phillips hex bit
Knee pads
1/2" hammer drill
Masonry drill bit
Impact wrench
Hatchet and/or wet saw
Thin-set cement
Mortarboard
Grout sealer
Grout float
Grout brush
Hand drill
Cultured stone
Slate tiles
Outdoor barbecue/grill

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G
	Figure H
	Figure I

Installation of Fireplace and Barbecue Grill

Note: The modular fireplace and barbecue set used in this episode is pre-fabricated and ready to finish.

1. First, level the barbecue island with shims. Secure with blue masonry screws, drilling directly through the shims and into the concrete pad (figure A).

2. Join the grill and fireplace units together (figure B) with self-taping sheet metal screws.

3. Next, anchor the unit to the concrete pad.

Cultured Stone Application

1. Unpack and organize all the stone by size, shape and color. Before applying the stone, determine the design (figure C) before mixing cement.

2. Before application begins, protect work area with tarp.

3. Use screws to secure metal diamond mesh to the work surface. Mix mortar to the proper consistency and work into the mesh in a consistent layer (figure D), starting from the bottom of the work area.

4. Use a trowel to "butter" the back of the stone (figure E). "Marry" the buttered stone to the mortared mesh. Start at bottom corner of the area, and work up and across (figure F). Repeat for next stone until all rows have been applied.

5. At the top of the area (or the edges), it might be necessary to cut the stones to size. Because cultured stone is easier to cut, a hatchet can be used to easily trim to the correct size (figure G). Alternately, a wet saw may be used.

Slate Tile Application

1. Position tiles and arrange in the pattern desired. Mix up a batch of thin-set mortar to a pudding-like consistency.

2. Use a notched trowel to apply the mortar mix about 1/4" deep (figure H). After the first run, use the notches to pull through the mortar at a 45-degree angle to create grooves.

3. Space tiles about 1/4" apart (figure I). Do full tiles first, then fill edges of work area with tiles cut by wet saw to fit.

4. Once tiles have set for 24 hours, apply grout using a grout float.

5. Use a grout sponge to smooth out grout lines, working in a circular motion. Before sealing the grout, clean surface with a wet sponge, using all corners of the sponge. Rinse and repeat.

6. Use a brush to apply several even coats of grout sealer.

Safety tip: Once the island is complete, it's time to install the new grill. Be sure the gas is off when connecting fittings and hooking the grill to the gas line.

RESOURCES :

Grill, Fireplace and Grill Island
Grill - Stainless steel, from the Patio Grill Elite Series III
Fireplace - The Dakota in stainless steel
Grill Island - Grill Island Builder Set
Heat-N-Glo Lifestyle
Website: www.heatnglolifestyle.com

Culture Stone Veneer
Style: Kentucky Limestone
Owens Corning Cultured Stone
P.O. Box 270
Napa, CA 94559-0270
Phone: 800-255-1727
Web site: www.culturedstone.com

Countertop Slate Tile
Color: Brazil Green
Daltile Corporation
7834 C.F. Hawn Freeway
Dallas, TX 75217
Phone: 800-933-8453
Web site: www.daltile.com