Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - removal of fireplace

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lorn
08-20-04, 05:45 AM
Hi

I wonder if anyone can help as I am very confused. We have recently removed the old gas fire that we had. I am now left with an empty bricked hole.

I will not be putting another fire in but would like to have a decorative fireplace rather than a functional one. My question is how do I finish the hole so that I can paint it or tile it, do I need to plaster over the brick work or plaster board it?

I would appreciate any help, advice, on this subject
Many thanks
Lorna :)


Snoonyb
08-20-04, 09:39 AM
There are any number of masonry cleaners , short of muratic acid, available from masonry supply dealers.

Bennett
08-21-04, 10:24 PM
Hi, I'm wondering how to remove a woodburning insert to a masonary fireplace?
Thank You