Blocking Up A Fireplace Forum

While the idea of a fireplace is romantic it might be a nuisance in practice.

Blocking up a fireplace forum.

Answered 20th nov 2011 liked 32. Press it down so the cement oozes out just a bit under the brick. Wipe away the excess and repeat with another brick. How to block off a fireplace.

We will be removing an old gas fire disconnected in a 1960s house and want to block up and plaster over the fireplace to have a completely flat wall. There s no problem blocking up plastering a redundant fire place but you should ensure the chimney top is closed off to water ingress plus it is best practice to vent the flue space so as to avoid condensation forming. I am wanting to fully refurb redecorate my front room and am looking at removing the fireplace hearth and mantel and then plaster board over the old fireplace hole and skim. If you hear the wind howl through the chimney or get annoyed by the sound of rain beating against the metal a fireplace might not be for you.

Lay the brick on the floor of the fireplace flush with the front of the fireplace. You can follow these easy steps to block off your fireplace or even to close it up completely. I live in a 1930 s semi and the chimney breast is shared on an internal wall with the next door neighbour. You can use an inflated balloon in the chimney to cut down drafts if they are a issue.

If you must block it up then do be sure to allow adequate ventilation ie air bricks. Why block it up. You don t have to light a fire you could put plants in the aperture store wine or make some sort of interesting display.