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Cast Iron fireplace

  • 18-11-2011 4:44pm
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭


    Hi, I need advice about filling a gap between the fireplace and the wall. Any advice would be well appreciated.

    The fireplace was fitted a few years ago. There's a gap between the wall and cast iron surround. i think it was originally filled with mortar, but it's cracking and falling away. The gap is about 1/2 an inch. Do you think I should chip away the loose parts and fill it again with mortar or use something different? I don't have a picture, it's in my relations house.Untitled-2-1.png


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 166 ✭✭rosehip


    Hiya,

    I'm sure if i'm off joey the lips will sort me out :D but the same happened to my new fireplace when i moved in to my new house.

    I pulled out loose mortar and used a filler - a flexible filler to fill the gap all around. Smooth it and you can paint over it. Some say one hour or immediately - they're lying! - leave it a half a day or overnight.

    Neater/cleaner than mortar as you'll use a gun.

    Hope it helps - i feel for you as no one has answered.

    PS a big hardware store will have best range of products.

    My local has a lovely little man named jim who knows EVERYTHING :)

    Hope it helps,

    Rose


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56 ✭✭cottz2006


    Thanks very much Rose. I'll go to the hardware shop and see what they have:)


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