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Is It Fire Cement?

  • 26-03-2010 2:58pm
    #1
    Patatronic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭


    Howdy all.

    We recently had a new fireplace installed, but have now learned that the cement used may not have been fire cement.

    Here's my newbe question: How does (set) fire cement differ from regular cement in appearance?

    Any and all tips welcomed!

    Below is a link to a small, out-of-focus photo, which might just confuse the issue... The pinkish strip in the middle is the offender.

    http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/03sOpiftyymRmiAzZvuj3A?feat=directlink


Comments

  • #2
    Martron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭Martron


    what makes you think the cement may not be fire proof?


  • #3
    Patatronic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭Patatronic


    Martron wrote: »
    what makes you think the cement may not be fire proof?


    We just had the chimney swept. The sweep (a.k.a. general fireplace professional) was pretty certain is wasn't fire cement, since it "looked very different to fire cement".

    Now I'd rather not light any fires until I'm sure it is the proper stuff.


  • #4
    Martron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭Martron


    different brand will have different colours. in fact i am sure you will be able to get it in any colour.

    but if it was normal cement it would be grey. so you know that its not standard cement.

    ( and without trying to worry you , thats not saying a colour was not added to normal cement)

    Juding from the picture though and not knowing the brand. it looks like fire cement as it is quite dense looking with a large amount of fine material in it.


  • #5
    Patatronic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭Patatronic


    Thanks for the insight Martron.

    If it helps any, this pink\orange cement is quite soft. You can scrape it with your fingernail into a fine, chalky powder.


  • #6
    Martron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭Martron


    that does not sound right. how long has it been up for?


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  • #7
    Patatronic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭Patatronic


    Martron wrote: »
    that does not sound right. how long has it been up for?


    It's been up about a week now. I guess it should have set solid by now.


  • #8
    Martron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭Martron


    yeah it should be hard .

    its not a massive job to replace, but maybe ring up the lad that did it and tell him that you are worried about it. see what he has to say.


  • #9
    Patatronic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭Patatronic


    Thanks again Martron.

    I best get on to the fireplace people so.


  • #10
    volvo 240
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭volvo 240


    Is it fire cement? I only thought you could get it in black or white. To me it looks like finishing plaster or plaster. But that dries hard? I would be interested to know if it is fire cement. James:)


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