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  • 08-11-2016 6:19pm
    #1
    2012paddy2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭


    hi
    couple of questions please.

    I want to put an insert gas fireplace in to this fireplace. I cannot ,as the shape of the metal (circular) is preventing it.

    I cannot see screws holing this timber surround to the wall. What is the best way to remove this from the wall. Minimal damage...

    secondly , If I can get it off the wall , will the metal part be capable of being removed?

    If so , can you get a replacement metal sheet with the standard insert to replace the one that's there ?
    Lastly , is it doable by a reasonable DIY er..... thks paddy


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  • #2
    Dublin City Handyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 69 ✭✭Dublin City Handyman


    I can't see the photo.. But the timber surround will have four to six fittings holding it to the wall.. There probably just skimmed over.. A little bit of pushing and poking and they should show.


  • #3
    2012paddy2012
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭2012paddy2012


    Dublin City Handyman wrote: »
    I can't see the photo.. But the timber surround will have four to six fittings holding it to the wall.. There probably just skimmed over.. A little bit of pushing and poking and they should show.

    Thanks. I clicked on pic and it opened ...I hope it works ..as I also wonder about the metal part behind it that contains the fire opening ..is it a big job to remove and replace it


  • #4
    TopTec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭TopTec


    The metal insert is detachable from the fire surround. The screws holding the surround to the wall could of been plastered over so there is going to be a small amount of making good after you have the surround off.

    If you can't locate the screws/brackets you could either try one of those metal finders to locate the brackets or put a crow bar under one end and carefully lift it a few mm to see if the screws/brackets reveal themselves.

    I have recently fitted a bigger version of yours.

    TT


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