Call Andre @ A&A - When he relined my fp he had to demolish most of the column to do it, so I can't see why he couldn't replace the whole thing using temporary supports.
I like your FP (go figure) so if you are getting rid of those stones and hearth let me know and I'll take them off your hands. A&A's # is listed in the homepage ads.
Good luck!

Posted by: cobblehillcat at May 2, 2008 1:15 PM in response to "Replacing" a fireplace?

I had all the bumpy walls in my house skim coated except the living room because I thought the walls looked fine and to save $ - after the guys were done all of the beautiful skim coated walls made the living room walls look awful in comparison. I wound up ponying up the dough and redoing the living room but it was well worth it.
I used these 2 really nice guys who do this work for a construction co. during the week and do residential side jobs after 4:00 and on the weekends. Their price was very reasonable and they were eager to please. Email me if you want their contact info: mhmela@aol.com

Posted by: cobblehillcat at May 17, 2008 1:45 PM in response to Is skim coating necessary?

I am very interested in the full mantle. Please contact me to discuss.

Thanks a bunch,
Email: mhmela@aol.com

Posted by: cobblehillcat at May 27, 2008 11:42 PM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles

I bleached the old parquet floors in my home using a 2 part bleach and have not noticed any damage to the wood. If you have never used this stuff make sure everything that can be possibly dripped on is protected and wear 2 layers of chemical proof gloves.

Good luck.

Posted by: cobblehillcat at June 23, 2008 10:19 PM in response to Bleaching expose beams ?

10:10 I'm having trouble posting photos to forum - email me @ mhmela@aol.com and I'll get them to you.

Posted by: cobblehillcat at June 27, 2008 3:11 PM in response to Bleaching expose beams ?

Contact me too.

mhmela@aol.com

Posted by: cobblehillcat at June 29, 2008 1:20 AM in response to Marble Mantles

Thanks so much for all of the replies! It sounds like for new walls skim coating is not generally necessary unless we want to go to a much higher level of quality of finished product. We're meeting again with the architect this week to discuss a gameplan for the construction and you can be sure skim coating will be discussed.

Posted by: nycapt at May 19, 2008 9:56 AM in response to Is skim coating necessary?

You can call Olde Good Things in Chelsea.

Posted by: guest at May 28, 2008 8:50 AM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles

DEfinitely interested in a mantle. Please email me if there is still one available at gdattatreyan@gmail.com.

Thanks,

Gabriel

Posted by: guest at May 28, 2008 10:44 AM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles

I WOULD LOVE TO BUY ONE. PLEASE CONTACT ME AT 917-805-5305. I WILL COME PICK IT UP.

THANKS andrecom@earthlink.net

Posted by: guest at May 28, 2008 11:15 AM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles

I would be interested in bidding. Please call me at 917-855-0589 whenever is convenient. Thanks.

Posted by: Colonel at May 28, 2008 2:49 PM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles

I am a brownstoner and just read your posting regarding the mantel. I am very interested in purchasning the mantel. You can call me at 917-714-8998

Posted by: guest at May 28, 2008 3:37 PM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles

Hi I am interested in buying please email me at Sebb_23@msn.com thanks

Posted by: guest at May 28, 2008 3:45 PM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles

Maybe post the dimensions and allow people to bid?

Posted by: Brooklynnative at May 28, 2008 3:47 PM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles

I am also interested in purchasing. My mantle was damaged during fireplace work. Please contact me if they are still available

781-859-9901

not 718. thanks!

Posted by: brokestone at May 28, 2008 4:26 PM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles

I would also be interested in one.
212.620.0044 (thats work, I live in ft Green)

Posted by: andrix at May 28, 2008 4:37 PM in response to Where can I sell old marble fireplace mantles