Guys,
I am after some advice.
I am fitting a wood burning stove into an existing recess in a chimney. Flue draw is ok.
I have removed the plaster, and cleared out the opening such that I now have a nice square hole with a 9” concrete lintel. I want to avoid using a fire surround as I would like a more modern, minimalist look.
My question is, what do I finish the inside of the hole with?
Sand/lime/cement render??
If so how do I connect this into the plaster on the front of the chimney breast. If I use a steel edging bead will this lead to cracking of the plaster or render as it expands, especially in the area directly over the stove? There is a 250mm gap between the stove and the lintel.
Are there any better materials or more cunning details?
Also, any idea what I should paint with in this area?
I am after some advice.
I am fitting a wood burning stove into an existing recess in a chimney. Flue draw is ok.
I have removed the plaster, and cleared out the opening such that I now have a nice square hole with a 9” concrete lintel. I want to avoid using a fire surround as I would like a more modern, minimalist look.
My question is, what do I finish the inside of the hole with?
Sand/lime/cement render??
If so how do I connect this into the plaster on the front of the chimney breast. If I use a steel edging bead will this lead to cracking of the plaster or render as it expands, especially in the area directly over the stove? There is a 250mm gap between the stove and the lintel.
Are there any better materials or more cunning details?
Also, any idea what I should paint with in this area?
