Chimney / ceiling is ugly. Ideas needed.

[crispin.proctor]

Hi Folks.

I've just moved into a new house and the previous DIYer put in a free standing fireplace. Where the flue goes into the insulated top chimney part (Technical name unknown :), the hole in the ceiling looks like it was cut with an old toothbrush. The hole is to large for the chimney, out of centre and really ragged cut.

I am looking to somehow hide this ugliness. Are there any products / trim for sale which will do the trick? Having a look on some fireplace sites, there is no mention of something I am looking for.

Any ideas / pointers will be appreciated.

TIA.

Cheers, Crispin

[robson]

Take some measurements and go to your local wood stove outlet. You are looking for a ceiling trim kit.

[mike]

And if you don't have luck there, use black sheet metal and aviation sheet metal snips.