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Tag Archives: Chimney
tiling the wood burner recess
We wanted the hearth to be flush with the surrounding wooden floor (so as not to stub ones toe on as we did with the old hearth). The air grille in the centre of the hearth is a cast iron air brick, sourced from www.castironairbricks.co.uk. Continue reading
finishing the recess for the wood burner
The plaster scratch coat is applied to the recess and the surrounding area where the plaster was removed. Next the flue needs to be finished. Continue reading
the chimney opening is enlarged
Whole bricks are removed, including the original lintel. The remaining bricks on the ‘tooth’ edge will be cut back. Recommend that this is done with a cutting disc to prevent brick damage, but it will be very dusty! Continue reading
getting started with the wood burner installation
There are many elements of mid-century design that I like, but there are some that I dislike. One of these dislikes tends to be fireplace surrounds – they are usually characterless lumps of concrete clad in ceramic tile, or faux-stone. Ours is no different. Continue reading