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Want to put fire cement at back of fireplace after removing horrid 70s stonework
Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.31 PM
The side brickwork is fine but the back is now untidy and eneven as the large blocks came out unevenly. So it probabaly needs some rubble infill and then fire cement plastered on top?? Do I need a plasterer or a fireplace expert?? This is a listed building, large fireplace opening. Any help gratefully received.
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Anonymous user
A bit vague about the type of material you have, I am guessing old imperial brick.
If so, get bricks to match and rebuild back, using a lime mix.
Back fill with vermiculite, mixed with cement/lime.
Answered28 February 2011
9
Anonymous user
Hi,
if you're intending to use fireplace again,i recommend using Vitcas Heatproof Screed for re-plastering over brickwork.
I use this myself and have re-plastered quite a few chimney breasts with it when built in 'hole-in-the-wall' fires have been installed.
Fireplace experts who know what they're doing should be able to advise you on this.
Hope this helps,
Carl.
Answered2 March 2011
9
DPF Plastering & Dampproofing
Rating: 5 out of 5
It would be best to get a fire place expert
Answered28 February 2011
3
Anonymous user
Are you intending on using the fire! You can get fire bricks and blocks and just cut them to size, come in all different shapes n sizes even flat sheets, you can then just fascia it up using fire cement so real chore, you can do yourself, general builder should be able to handle it, or a good DIY buddy. Hope this helps, Paul
Answered28 February 2011
2
London Woodburners Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
line the opening in skamolex boards better finish and quicker, then paint with heatproof matt black paint
Answered16 March 2011
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