Fireplace Repair

[Crimmie]

Hi,

I’ve just had a stove installed with fire board in the recess which I’ll just paint, just wondering how I should go about repairing the front of the chimney breast?

Ie do I render and then multi finish plaster over the top?

 

[Jurassicspark]

I'd use a bit of PVA or even SBR on the wall first and then use a mortar mix of 4:1 sand and cement. Leave it for a day, then finish off with multifinish plaster.

 

[Odds]

Have you considered fixing a mantel in place...or even a tile surround?

 

[Crimmie]

Have you considered fixing a mantel in place...or even a tile surround?

Previously there was painted bricks there, I just want a smooth finish like the rest of the wall, then I’ll just add a wooden beam.

 

[Crimmie]

I'd use a bit of PVA or even SBR on the wall first and then use a mortar mix of 4:1 sand and cement. Leave it for a day, then finish off with multifinish plaster.

Thanks, will that hold up to a little heat? Doesn’t get hot on that face of the wall but does warm up near the recess. Just don’t want hairline cracking

 

[Crimmie]

I'd use a bit of PVA or even SBR on the wall first and then use a mortar mix of 4:1 sand and cement. Leave it for a day, then finish off with multifinish plaster.

Thanks, will that hold up to a little heat? Doesn’t get hot on that face of the wall but does warm up near the recess. Just don’t want hairling

 

[Freexpe]

I used fire cement to fill gaps like that before, then smoothed it with a damp sponge once it started setting. Just make sure everything's dry and clean first.

 

[foxhole]

The thermostat looks too low they usually sit 300mm above stove , but with your low head room as high as you can fit.

 

[Freexpe]

I used fire cement to fill gaps like that before, then smoothed it with a damp sponge once it started setting. Just make sure everything's dry and clean first.

I had a similar repair job last year - cracked fireback, spalling brick, and some loose mortar. I ended up getting proper help through emersonproservices.com. They were quick to assess what was safe to DIY and what needed a pro. Turns out some of the damage was way deeper than I thought, especially behind the plaster. Worth checking them out if you’re stuck or want a second opinion.