If you scroll down through the thread linked below, you'll come across our drawings. I don't know the dimension off hand, and our architect asked that we publish the drawings without dimensions, but you can guesstimate from the size of the 2 car garage as to how wide the house is. Here is a pic that shows the stone...the stuff on the foundation wall was purchased stone, the retaining walls are natural stones from our foundation pit. Here is a link that might be useful: Inspiration to reality

Hi there - I am going to say few things that will make me sound like the bad guy, but don't kill the messenger. It appears you have a standard wood-burning fireplace in a manufactured home that has had unvented gas logs added. Assuming my powers of observation are correct, there are a few things you should know. The stone wall panel is probably only held on with about four screws. If you look very carefully between the joints in the stone, you will probably find where the screws are. You can probably just unscrew the screws and take the whole thing off. You'll have a blank slate! If nothing else, you can take the panel out to the garage or yard to experiment with colors without worrying about making a smell or a mess indoors. If you wanting to paint it, I'd start with a block primer, which will help to deal with the porosity of the stone. Otherwise, it will probably be three coats of regular latex primer. A good semi-gloss latex paint is the best thing to use around a fireplace. It handles the heat better than solvent-based finishes. Don't paint the hearth, no matter how much you are tempted. If you don't like the color, replace it with another non-combustible material. Also, FYI, if you look in the installation manual for that fireplace, it was not approved for the installation of unvented gas logs (those kinda look like Temco Amercan Dream logs to me, but I could be wrong). Technically, you can keep the logs, but the damper must be clamped open, which means they won't heat the same way anymore. Running the logs without the damper open could create a hazardous situation. The heat deflector hood should not be covering the upper louvers. It will prevent air from circulating around the fireplace, which creates a potential hazard. You will not need the hood if the damper is open. Don't run the gas logs with the glass doors closed, in case anyone forgot to tell you. Hope that little bit is helpful. Happy re-decorating!

OK, it's not granite. This is very different from what we imagined (It's not a polished granite). I'd continue the cleaning (very diluted version of muriatic acid) until you have the mortar joints as consistent as possible. Then do the "wet test" to get a visual: wipe/dab with a wet sponge and see if you like it. This will be the more extreme "seal and enhance" effect. Let it dry for days and then use a stone seal and enhance product. Talk to the suppliers in your area about a seal & enhance product that is used in stages. Start light and reapply to your desired sheen and color - use a dabbing technique. Always start in the most inconspicuous area. That's what we would do. You need a little more elbow grease first to clean up the mortar. . Good luck.

Hi Patricia, I've just added some photos and a few more details about the project. Thanks for checking it out... :)