Restoring fireplace

[Maceman]

I'm attempting to restore an open fireplace in a 1940's brick/block semi.

The constructional hearth and back hearth are still in place. There is a liner in the chimney, but it is for an old gas fire/back boiler.

My intention is to have a simple fireplace with a firebasket on the back hearth. I'm going to remove the liner, replace flue cap with a chimney pot and install a decorative hearth made of slate. I will obviously have the chimney smoke tested and looked at before using the fire.

My question is this. . . the inside of the fireplace is brick and I want to render over it to protect the bricks and to make it look better.

Can anyone tell me what I should use to render it? Can I buy something specifically for it or do I need to make a mix and if so what ratios?

Thanks in advance!!

Maceman

 

[noseall]

you would be better off re- lining the fire apeture with a quality clay brick. i've a feeling prolonged exposure to intense heat aint gonna do a coat of render any good.

 

[Richard C]

I’m sure you can get some form of heat resisting cement from which to make a suitable render but it will look a bit naf. I would go along with a quality clay brick, it will look much better & should be OK as long as you’re using a fire basket & this keeps the burning coal/embers from direct contact with the bricks.

 

[noseall]

i'm fairly sure that if you go for an engineering fired solid brick, it should take a lot of heat. even direct. after all they are fired at quite high temperatures.

 

[FrancescaOG]

Hello, thought I'd re-use this similar topic to ask for help with my iron cast fireplace.

It's an art deco fireplace that needs stripping and re-painting.
I wanted to go for a grey/silvery colour (atm it's white), and it's only going to be decorative and won't be properly used.
I'm finding it hard to find a matt silvery paint, and the only silver one I've found is this: http://www.fireplaceproducts.co.uk/...ight-silver-heat-resistant-paint-400ml-spray/

Has anyone ever tried it?
Can anybody recommend a different brand otherwise? I know it's not a common colour for a fireplace, but I think it'll look brilliant on this art deco fireplace.

Also please note this is my first DIY project, so I know nothing on the subject!!!

Thanks!