Finishing a fireplace

[Rusty10]

Hi everyone (I think this covers several forums!?)

Just pulled out existing 1930's fireplace, surround etc. back to brick. The bricks are in an ok condition and I have re-pointed.

We are fitting a small wood burner, have had the chimney swept and the have been advised the liner is in good condition. I have a couple of questions to the pros and those with some former experience, please

Behind the stove is single block which isn't that pretty! Can I use some Thistle One Coat to render over this? If we wnated to then paint what sort of paint would be needed? Or is there a better product?

The stove will be compliant with all regs (spacing around) and we would fit a flue pipe to register plate. Would we need to install flexilble chimney liner or could we simply use the chimney?

Sorry for the long post and would appreciate any help/info!

Cheers

 

[Richard C]

Do not use Gypsum plasterboard or any base/finishing plaster products (Thistle one coat) in the fire recess or on the wall immediately surrounding the fire, it won’t stand the heat, will crack & will fall off. Here's a link to read;
//www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=211524
A search will bring up other related threads.

 

[Neil01]

You could line the back of the chamber with a sheet of Skamolex - this is a Vermiculite board of varying thicknesses, that can withstand up to 1100 DegC, and can then be painted with a heat proof paint. If your chimney is sound and does not leak when correctly 'smoke tested', there is no need to install a flue liner. Check the heat output of the stove to determine whether you need to install additional ventilation eg a permanently open wall vent.
After installation this will need to be signed off by a HETAS registered installer or Building Inspector.

 

[Rusty10]

All good replies, many thanks, appreciated!

We have decided to *tile the back now and will be getting an installer in to conncect the stove.

*Any recommendations on tiles!?

Have also been informed since Oct 1st CO2 monnitor is now required

Looking for a good online supplier of 4" Stove pipes...

Cheers!

 

[Richard C]

Have also been informed since Oct 1st CO2 monnitor is now required

Yes, I believe so; not checked but probably hard wired as well.

Looking for a good online supplier of 4" Stove pipes...

You need to check 4” is suitable? Most flues are 5”, 6” or even 8”.