Washington County, Utah · Multiple Projects
Fireplace Wall Builds
Six different homes. Six different styles. Black shiplap with live-edge wood, stacked ledger stone, hand-set natural stone, and textured tile — each one built to anchor the room it lives in.
A fireplace wall changes the whole room.
It's the first thing people see when they walk in. It sets the tone for the furniture, the lighting, the whole feel of the space. Done right, it looks like it was always there. Done wrong, it looks like a weekend project.
Viking has built fireplace walls across Washington County in every style homeowners ask for — shiplap, ledger stone, natural stone, split-face tile, and combinations of all of them. Each one starts with a conversation about how the room is used, what the homeowner wants to feel when they walk in, and what will still look good in ten years.
The six projects below are from six different homes. Different budgets, different styles, different constraints. All of them built by the same crew, with the same attention to the details that actually matter.
Six Builds. Six Styles.
Each project below is a different home, a different design direction, and a different set of constraints. Same crew. Same standard. One includes a full before/after.
Black Shiplap with Live-Edge Mantel
The homeowners wanted something dramatic but warm — a wall that felt intentional rather than just functional. The black shiplap runs floor to ceiling and wraps the entire fireplace wall. The live-edge mantel was sourced locally and finished to match the LVP flooring. The floating hearth platform with LED strip lighting underneath gives the whole thing a glow at night that makes the room feel completely different after dark.
- Floor-to-ceiling black-painted shiplap paneling
- Live-edge wood mantel shelf — natural grain, no two alike
- Recessed linear electric fireplace insert
- LED-lit floating hearth platform with warm amber glow
- TV mount integrated into the wall — no visible wires
Ledger Stone with Floating Mantel
This was a new construction home where the builder left the fireplace wall as a blank drywall box. The homeowners had a clear vision: light stone, clean lines, nothing fussy. The ledger stone runs the full height of the wall and wraps tight to the ceiling. The black steel mantel floats at the right height for the room proportions. The result is a wall that reads as a finished design decision, not an afterthought.
- Large-format stacked ledger stone — light gray tones
- Floor-to-ceiling installation with clean drywall returns
- Black steel floating mantel shelf
- Gas fireplace insert with black surround
- TV rough-in and wire management built in
Stacked Stone with TV Integration
The homeowners came to Viking after seeing a similar build next door — Porter's crew was finishing a deck and they walked over to ask about the fireplace wall they'd been thinking about for two years. The stacked stone was chosen to complement their existing wood floors and leather furniture. The TV is mounted directly into the stone with all wiring concealed inside the wall. The linear fireplace insert sits below the TV at exactly the right height so both are visible from the main seating area.
- Stacked ledger stone — warm gray and tan tones
- Linear electric fireplace insert recessed into stone
- TV mount built into the stone wall — no visible hardware
- Black floating mantel at TV height
- Full-height installation with recessed lighting above
Hand-Set Natural Stone — New Construction
This was a new build where the architect specified natural stone for the main living room fireplace wall. The stone was set by hand — each piece cut and fit individually, not a panel system. The irregular shapes and varied mortar joints give it a weight and permanence that manufactured stone panels can't replicate. Viking coordinated with the framing and drywall crews to ensure the backing, blocking, and electrical rough-in were all in place before the stone work began.
- Hand-set natural stone — irregular shapes, mortar joints
- Full wall and hearth surround in matching stone
- Gas fireplace insert with black steel frame
- Stone hearth platform with raised base
- Installed during construction phase — coordinated with framing crew
Split-Face Travertine Tile
The split-face travertine gives this wall a texture you can't get from flat tile or smooth stone. The dimensional surface catches light differently throughout the day — it reads almost white in morning light and picks up warm tones in the evening. The homeowners specifically did not want a mantel, keeping the wall clean and architectural. The flanking built-in cabinetry was part of the same project, giving the entire living room wall a cohesive, designed look.
- Split-face travertine tile — textured, dimensional surface
- Floor-to-ceiling installation with clean outside corners
- Gas fireplace insert with black steel surround
- No mantel — clean architectural look
- Built-in cabinetry flanking the wall on both sides
Before & After · Washington County, Utah
From entertainment center to fireplace wall
The homeowner had a large white entertainment center taking up the main wall of the living room. It worked, but it wasn't what she wanted the room to feel like. She wanted a fireplace — something that made the space feel finished and intentional.
Viking removed the entertainment center, framed and built out the wall, set the ledger stone, installed the linear electric fireplace insert, built the floating mantel shelf, and mounted the TV with all wiring concealed. The whole project took about a week. The room looks like a different house.
Before
After
Material
Stacked Ledger Stone
Fireplace
Linear Electric Insert
Timeline
~1 Week
Location
Workmanship Warranty
What homeowners should know before starting
A few things that come up in almost every fireplace wall conversation.
Material choice matters more than you think
Shiplap, ledger stone, natural stone, and tile all behave differently — in terms of cost, installation time, maintenance, and how they age. Viking will walk you through the real tradeoffs before you commit to anything.
Electric vs. gas vs. wood — each has a right answer
Electric inserts are the easiest to install and the most flexible. Gas requires a line and a permit but gives you real heat and a real flame. Wood-burning fireplaces are a bigger project but some homeowners won't settle for anything else. We'll help you figure out which one fits your situation.
The wall has to be built right before the finish goes on
Blocking, backing, electrical rough-in, and proper substrate — all of that has to be right before the first piece of stone or shiplap goes up. Skipping steps here is how you end up with a wall that cracks, sags, or has to be torn out.
TV integration is almost always worth doing
If there's any chance a TV will ever go on that wall, run the conduit and blocking now. Doing it after the finish is on costs significantly more and usually means patching visible damage. It's a small add during construction and a major headache if you skip it.
Common questions
Service Area
Serving Washington County, Utah
Have a fireplace wall in mind?
Tell us what you're thinking — even a rough idea is enough to start. We'll walk the space, talk through the options, and give you a clear price.
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Reach out
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We walk the space
We come to you, look at the wall, talk through materials and options, and give you an honest scope and price.
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You decide
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