making good a blocked up fireplace.

[jamesford1977]

Would appreciate opinions on the following....
We got someone to block up an unused fireplace (see photo) - I did make them put in an airbrick to the outside wall by the way.
There is now a large gap in the middle of lining paper. Initially I attempted to patch in some lining paper - but took it off because you could still see where the gap was filled despite there being two layers of lining paper.
I am thinking now of using either Dalapro Roll Nova or Toupret Renovation Skimcoat to get it smoother before I try and patch in another peice of lining paper...

But I am wondering what other people would do or suggest?

Thanks in advance

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[Wayners]

Skim it with plaster.
Just seal well with PVA or SBR.
Bag off multi finish will be plenty.
When dry you can sand it and spot fill if you have to.
Loads of videos showing how.
Not hard.
It's only plaster.
Don't think about it. Just crack on.