DIY Installing faux stone indoors
Space underneath the stairs is often neglected yet the possibilities are endless with what you could do with this tiny space. About 7 years ago when we tore down our family room wall we decided to have our contractor open up the space under our stairs. 1/4 of the space became our wine cellar and the other 3/4 a place to hide all my junk!
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We used PL375 and 10 years later it is still holding strong!
Recently, my fabulous hubby updated the cellar by installing leftover stone from our fireplace. First, we made a mock-up of how we wanted the wall to look outside by creating a template with chalk. We played around with the layout until we were both happy with how it looked.
Next, I painted the back wall using Amazing Grey to brighten the space up just a bit and gave the wall a good cleaning.
He applied a premium-grade adhesive to the back of the stone and applied the stone directly to the wall. (We used PL375)
He started from the bottom and worked his way up to the ceiling. This will ensure that the seams on the next row will line up. 
To go with the theme of our fireplace we installed random pieces of wood that we stained for a more rustic feel.
A few of the end pieces of stone needed to be cut. He used a Grinder with a concrete blade to cut stone to size.
He simply adhered the wood by pre drilling holes for the screws in the wood. Next, he applied liquid nails to the back of the wood then drilled the wood into the studs of the wall. If the studs are not lining up you can use drywall brackets.
We are thrilled to have this little area under our stairs and love that it ties in with our fireplace.
Applying stone to a fireplace is completely different than applying to a wall. Tar, metal, mortar, and many more supplies are needed.
I realized I forgot to snap a shot of the whole wall so pardon the Christmas picture, although it is kind of fun to look back. The rest of that space is filled with all my decor “stuff” that I change out each season. I have it covered with a hanging curtain and nobody knows, well, until now.
Do you have unused space under your stairs? If you could, what would you turn it into?
Looks professionally made Kristin! Kudos to you and your hubs!
LOVE IT!! That looks awesome Kristin!!
Love this idea!!
1) how in the world have I missed your wine cellar before; and Z) could your stone wall be any more fabulous ?! Love it!
I loved your wine cellar the very first time I saw it, Now I love it even more! Great job, gorgeous!
You have a friggin’ wine cellar under your stairs!?!? I knew I liked you. Now I love you. That is all kinds of amazing.
What a clever and fun use of space under your stairs! You and your hubby did a beautiful job and I love how it ties in to your fireplace. Your home is gorgeous Kristin.
This looks amazing! Your home has such beautiful character!
What a gorgeous unexpected detail you guys added by opening that space up! Love the door and the stone your hubby added!
What a great use of space! Life to the full! Melissa
Kristen, what a great idea and you two did a wonderful job! Thanks for sharing and have a happy Monday!
That looks great!! My sister has the exact same stair set up. They have a built in wine rack, that swings open for storage behind. This, is incredible though. Love it!!
Kristin!!!! That is so totally and completely awesome!! Clearly I need one of those!!!!!! I love how you and your husband collaborate on projects. 🙂
Wow – I’m on my way over!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hehe!! Gorgeous Kristin! I love stacked stone too and want to add it to our fireplace wall as well! !~ Heather
Your style and home are so amazing!
My mind is just so blown by this Kristin!! Just wow. It looks amazing. Pinned!
You 2 are quite a pair! The rustic wood is perfect. I love it. I would be in there all the time 🙂 Great job to both of you!
Where did you find the iron gate for the door?
We had it custom made at a iron shop her locally.
Where did you get the faux stone?
We purchased it through a local rock store here in San Diego. The brand is elderado Stone and it is a stacked stone.
We are wanting to add stone thin brick to wall and we were told that we had to first put on concrete board first then put brick to it. You just put yours directly to the wall. Can you tell me why you didn’t have to?
Hi Monica- thanks for your comment. We used a product called PL375 which
Bonds to a large variety of building materials including wood, fiberboard, metal, masonry, brick, concrete, drywall, fiberglass panel, wallboard and cork. We have not had any issues. When we have installed very large area’s (2 fireplaces) we had to use concrete boards, metal mesh and much more. This was the perfect solution for a tiny wall. where will you be applying it?
What vendor is the stack stone? I have been trying to find a good quality product that is reasonable.
whoops I see where you listed the vendor… sorry
Would I need to use cement board or glue for an accent wall in the kitchen?
I saw your post on DIY installing faux stone indoors and it was really helpful. I’m in the process of redoing my family room and I’m also trying to decide if I should put a wine cellar under the stairs. One thing that might help me make up my mind is what you did with yours.
Thank you so much for sharing this!