Best mortar mix for repointing 1930s chimney inglenook

[Sprocker]

Hi all
Could anyone please advise what mortar mix would be best to repoint my chimney breast inglenook in my 1930s house, I'm pretty sure is lime mortar if that makes any difference as to pointing internally
Thanks

 

[foxhole]

What do you intend for the fireplace ( not an inglenook).

 

[Sprocker]

The face of the chimney breast is getting plastered and exposed bricks internally, eventually having a log burner installed
Thanks

 

[Sprocker]

Something similar to this

 

[foxhole]

Normal sand cement mix is fine. Check with stove installer regarding dimensions so you buy only suitable sized stove and any mantle complies with regs.
Don’t point the brickwork like you would externally looks more aged when left flush.

 

[Sprocker]

Thanks
Would you use a 4:1 mix?
Also would you ad lime?

 

[foxhole]

4;1 lime not required.

 

[Sprocker]

4;1 lime not required.

Thanks

 

[Sprocker]

4;1 lime not required.

Is sand cement mix ok to use if the original mortar is lime?
Thanks