Removing Hunk of Concrete from Fireplace Hearth?

[una mcgirr]

Hi folks,

I’m renovating an old fireplace in an upstairs bedroom and just removed a hideous hearth so I can clean up the original slate underneath.

The hearth was held in place by a lump of concrete as you’ll see in the pics attached.

I’m conscious of potentially causing damage
to the ceiling in the sitting room below the hearth if I take a lump hammer to this. I would be grateful for any ideas on how to tackle.


Many thanks.

 

[Tigercubrider]

I’d try to chisel it out by hammering into the seam between the slate and concrete.
Try first with a wide paint scraper type tool.

possibly drill using a masonry drill top to close to the bottom and drill a line of holes but don’t drill to far.

 

[una mcgirr]

Ok. Like these ideas. Thanks v much. First time working around concrete so I’m grateful for the tips.