Fireplace hole needs plastering over but...

Kingbroady · 8 May 2011

My plasterer said he didn't know what to do with the old fireplace hole.

The old fireplace has gone leaving just the hole. However, it seems to have been bricked-up and filled in with cement. More poured in and just left.

I want teh entire fireplace replastering to allow for an electric fire to be fixed to it.

Therefore, my question is should I chip-out the inside to allow me to block the front of the hole with concrete blocks?

Any advise appreciated.

Thanks.

roughcaster · 8 May 2011

Kingbroady said:
I want the entire fireplace replastering to allow for an electric fire to be fixed to it.

Therefore, my question is should I chip-out the inside to allow me to block the front of the hole with concrete blocks?

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Yes,,,, clear it all out. You can then close up the opening with blocks. Make sure you tie/fix the new blockwork into the sides of the original opening. It also pays to plaster/skim the whole wall/area, rather than just patch,,, better job. Also, leave a "small" narrow rectangular hole in the blockwork, so that after it's plastered, a small plastic air vent can be fixed over it, to give ventilation/air flow to the chimney. Most of these vents are normally fixed lower down on the wall, around 6" to 8 "or so above the skirting board. A small 9"x 3" adjustable vent is perfect for this type of job,,, a couple of quid or so each.

Alastairreid · 8 May 2011

Good advice from roughcaster as usual.

Just to add! if the chimneyhead is present, it is advisable to cap off with a vented terminal.

Kingbroady · 10 May 2011

Will do.

Thank-you.

Kingbroady · 23 May 2011

I've cleared all out but was thinking, before I block-up the hole, could the plasterer not plasterboard the entire fireplace and skim it. Leave a small air hole as I am planning on fitting an electric flame effect fire with the fixings being wider than the hole?

Alastairreid · 23 May 2011

That would be fine.

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