Lime for render inside fireplace

[chris_o]

Need to render the inside of my fireplace. Do I need hydraulic or non hydraulic for the mix?

Cheers guys

 

[chris_o]

If one of you knowledgeable folk could let me know by the weekend that would be grand!

 

[Doggit]

Hydraulic, (read this) but why are you lime rendering the inside of the fireplace.

 

[chris_o]

Thanks Doggit, that was what I assumed.

I was under the impression that the inside of the fireplace should have a lime render applied (cement, lime, plastering sand) to cope better with the temperature changes? Ultimately there will be a log burner in there. Please advise if something else would be better!!

 

[Gossamer]

I've left the inside as brick. Looks good IMO.

 

[chris_o]

Not possible for me, I’ve have to block up one side to make it even, and the bricks are terrible

 

[Doggit]

Read this, but how close will the stove be to the walls.

 

[datarebal]

no need for cement.