Apply it with a plasterer s trowel scraping it over the bricks until they are completely covered.
Blocking up a fireplace.
Place a vent cover onto the drywall.
28th may 2016 it is our first diy day and the bricking up the fireplace is first on our list.
How to block off a fireplace block the chimney flue.
After an old fire surround and hearth has been removed the hole in the chimney breast can be bricked in to tidy up the wall.
A brick or stone surround first inspect the surround to ensure that it s not imitation comprising of stone or brick facings cemented to a concrete.
Cover an unused fireplace.
Center it between the side edges of the drywall with the bottom edge of the vent cover positioned about 6 inches from the bottom edge of the drywall.
Starting at the top course chip away at the mortar with a club hammer and cold.
Wear safety goggles to protect the eyes.
Measure your chimney opening and determine how much brick to purchase.
You may come across metal.
Measure the fireplace s opening.
Since you will not routinely be.
Arrange for your fireplace to be professionally cleaned.
There is no need to remove the fireback from the fireplace although if a back boiler is fitted this should be removed once the plumbing has been isolated and disconnected.