Hi all.
Just need some advice on building up the depth to level and what to use.
I have an inglenook fireplace in the kitchen, which is currently artexed inside, most of the fireplace, im just goint to knock the peaks off, bond and skim,
However, this morning i had a closer look and saw that someone had used concrete slates as to build up the depth and they had used too much so the plaseter stood very proud is this area, also there used to be a boiler in the corner, so this left a lip around an inch deep, between the red brick and stone, but this has been carved out at the bottom of the stone. which would need building up, I just pulled on the plaster bonded to the slate to see if it was sturdy and the whole lot came down.
So now im wondering what to do.
1. What should i use to get the levels correct? Bonding or sand/cement
2, will i need to bond the the upright for the fireplace as well before skimming?
3. How long should i wait between each stage.
Ive added a picture, as my explanation is a bit rubbish, please respond asap, I was hoping to get it bonded this afternoon!!
Cheers
Andy
Just need some advice on building up the depth to level and what to use.
I have an inglenook fireplace in the kitchen, which is currently artexed inside, most of the fireplace, im just goint to knock the peaks off, bond and skim,
However, this morning i had a closer look and saw that someone had used concrete slates as to build up the depth and they had used too much so the plaseter stood very proud is this area, also there used to be a boiler in the corner, so this left a lip around an inch deep, between the red brick and stone, but this has been carved out at the bottom of the stone. which would need building up, I just pulled on the plaster bonded to the slate to see if it was sturdy and the whole lot came down.
So now im wondering what to do.
1. What should i use to get the levels correct? Bonding or sand/cement
2, will i need to bond the the upright for the fireplace as well before skimming?
3. How long should i wait between each stage.
Ive added a picture, as my explanation is a bit rubbish, please respond asap, I was hoping to get it bonded this afternoon!!
Cheers
Andy