I'm getting ready to build a fireplace surround to cover a brick floor to ceiling fireplace. There are some places where 1x4 will be edge butted vertically against the brick. The 1x4 is true on the edge, the brick is not. So, I guess I need to either carefully cope out the 1x4 or use a caulk for beading between the wood edge and the brick. Any suggestions on the type of caulk or beading? I'm using birch for this project that will be stained a dark cherry. Is there any caulk that can take a stain?
Thanks for all suggestions.