How To Build A Grill Station
Last updated August 21, 2024
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A Note From The Home Depot
Nneka Mosley walks us through how to spice up our outdoor entertaining space with a whole new grilling station.
Read more below to figure out how easy it is.
Table of Contents
Step 1: Build The Frame
Step 2: Add Additional Support
Step 3: Cut Cement Board To Cover Frame
Step 4: Frame Out Opening For Grill Doors
Step 5: Add Fire Barrier Plus Latex Sealant To The Exposed Seams
Step 6: Add Galvanized Stainless Steel Sheets To The Middle Grill Area
Step 1: Build The Frame
We used 4x4s and 2x4s to do this.
Step 2: Add Additional Support
We wanted our Char Grill to fit in the center so we framed it out with a middle opening. We added additional 2x4s based on the size we wanted each wing to be.
Step 3: Cut Cement Board To Cover Frame
We cut the cement board to size and attached to the wood frame using cement screws. Originally, we planned to do double doors in the middle under the grill so we covered each side with cement board, but we decided to do 2 - single doors instead. So we had to take the boards off.
This is how it looked when the boards were removed.
Step 4: Frame Out Opening For Grill Doors
Since we decided to do 2 single doors, we had to frame out the opening for the grill doors. The cut out size will be listed on whatever doors you choose. Ours are 14x20” (cut out size 11 5/8" w x 17 5/8" h). We used 2x4s to create the frame on each side then added cement board over those areas.
Once the framing and cement boards were in place , we added the doors.
Step 5: Add Fire Barrier Plus Latex Sealant To The Exposed Seams
We added this sealant to all the open seams on the interior where the grill would be installed.
Step 6: Add Galvanized Stainless Steel Sheets To The Middle Grill Area
We wanted to cover the inside middle area with stone, but it didn’t allow enough room in grill area for that to work. We decided to use galvanized stainless steel sheets that we cut with tin snips. The sheets are very sharp so make sure you wear your gloves! We secured them with self piercing roofing screws.
Step 7: Add Cement Board Tape Over Joints And Corners
We used cement board tape to cover all the seams, then added thin-set mortar over it. Next is to let it dry .
Step 8: Set Out Your Stones And Set Up Wet Saw
We took ledger stones out box and laid them out to get an idea of how they will look. Then, we set up our wet saw to make cuts. We cut straight edges on all the corner pieces to start
Step 9: Mix Thin-Set Mortar And Tile
We used Pro Lite 30 lb Gray Tile and Stone Mortar and a steel trowel (1/2”x1/2”x1/2”) and joint knife to apply the stone to the cement boards all around. We started from the bottom and made sure everything was level then worked our way up.
Step 10: Seal Stone (Optional) And Step Back And Admire Your Work
We love the way it turned out! Can’t wait to use it all summer!
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