False chimney breast for gas fire and plasma

[Bobby_Dazzler]

Hi all

I am planning to remove an old brick fireplace that surounds a gas fire and replace it with a false chimney breast as you will see in the below link

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the question I have is what is the best way to do it?

do you recomend 2x4 stud frame with plasterboard? or mdf?

where do i start?

regards

bobby
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edited to correctly insert picture

 

[kevplumb]

i have a feeling its been covered

try a search

 

[PowerTool]

Also (and probably most importantly) what is above the ground floor ?
i.e. if the chimney breast carries on,it needs doing properly (consult a builder) or the whole lot could come down...

 

[masona]

Hi all I am planning to remove an old brick fireplace that surounds a gas fire and replace it with a false chimney breast

Why remove the old fireplace?