Fireplace ideas
Daniel Cole
9 years ago
Hi all. I have recently removed an old fireplace surround because I intend to install a multi fuel stove. I have been left with some pretty dirty brick work and the rendering is a bit tatty. Has anyone got any ideas of what I could do with it? I'd like it to be light in colour inside so the cast iron burner stands out better.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
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benburnett
9 years agoDaniel Cole
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PRODamian white Landscape builder
9 years ago
Adam Collins
9 years ago
PROThe Cosy Stove Company
8 years agoWe are a stove showroom that offers a supply and install package. Myself personally, I would go down the fire board the chamber route on the sides, square off the opening as the arch is small or just leave the arch brickwork exposed and split face oyster slate the back of the opening which will give you a nice light opening, the sides can then be painted a light colour. The hearth I would recommend something rustic such as an Indian stone which will tie in nicely with the oyster back. If you square off the opening this leaves you the option to install a beam or not. I have attached a picture of something like what I would recommend. The stove is a DG Ivar which at the minute is an extremely popular option.
iampeggysue
8 years agoI cleaned my bricks with soapy water. You'll see that some of them look cleaner than the others, we had to chop out and replace some of the bricks. If you re point the brickwork and get the outside re-rendered the bricks will look nice and rustic, even if they are a bit sooty!
I like them the way they are so we've put down a slate hearth and will leave the bricks as is & paint the chimney breast white to help the cast iron burner stand out.
You may well have finished now, be nice to see an update!
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PRONewbridge Heating Centre
7 years agoYou could use Glasroc to line the inside of the opening and brighten up the chamber. This would enable you to paint the chamber with non oil based paint, and create a minimalistic look. The board will not crack or deteriorate with the heat of the wood burner.
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J Hen
5 years ago
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