Hello there,
I am in the process of opening up an old gas fireplace and have come to the point where I need to repair the concrete hearth where the gas line was. As this will be my first cement job ever I'm hoping someone can offer some advice:
- should I rip up the remaining, good cement and start over or simply repair where the hearth is damaged?
- what mix should I use? Hole is between 1-2.5" deep
- what should I use to 'contain' the cement, especially the left hand side that sits alongside the floorboards?
Here is the fireplace as it stands:
Any help appreciated!
Thanks,
James
I am in the process of opening up an old gas fireplace and have come to the point where I need to repair the concrete hearth where the gas line was. As this will be my first cement job ever I'm hoping someone can offer some advice:
- should I rip up the remaining, good cement and start over or simply repair where the hearth is damaged?
- what mix should I use? Hole is between 1-2.5" deep
- what should I use to 'contain' the cement, especially the left hand side that sits alongside the floorboards?
Here is the fireplace as it stands:
Any help appreciated!
Thanks,
James