Hi there
I've just removed and refitted my Victorian Fireplace which has a left 2 inch gap in the plaster all the way round and about a 6 inch gap at the top above the mantelpiece.
What should i use to fill the gap? Should I get a plasterer round? I'm not sure about using Polyfilla as I'd need quite a bit. I was thinking of cementing round the fireplace and then using polyfilla or plaster over the top. Any suggestions?
Regards S
I read somewhere that you should use bonding plaster, but not 100% sure on that so check it out!
================================== Wickes one-coat plaster will do very well (quite cheap too) but they also do another quick-setting one - mentioned here occasionally but whose name I've forgotten.
Cic.
"STephen" wrote in news:47343f9d$0$21090$ snipped-for-privacy@news.zen.co.uk:
See:
which should give some clues.
It really depends on what type of 'Victorian fireplace' you have. The key thing is to ensure that no fumes (from either a solid fuel fire or from an inset gas fire) enter the room. Depending on the gap you need to fill, you may need to infill the builder's opening with brickwork or blockwork and if there is a gap above with an additional lintel. Backfill behind the fireback with rubble and skim the top of this smooth with a weak sand/cement mortar. Fix the cast in position, then fill the remaining gap (1 or 2 inches) around the opening with bonding coat to give a good seal up to the back of the cast. Skim the surrounding plaster to match existing levels.
Hope this helps
Thanks all for advice.
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