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Fireplace Fun

17/09/2013

Installing A Fireplace

Yay, we managed to install the fireplace in our guest bedroom! But, we broke our wall in the process, boo! But let’s go back a few steps… This is what the room looked like before we reinstated the fireplace.

Installing A Fireplace

When we removed the horrible laminate floor, we were excited to find that the original (but really damaged) hearth tiles were still in place. Not only are they really pretty, they also helped us work out the exact position and size that the fireplace would have originally been.

Now if you’ve been following us for a while, you will probably already know, that we actually already have a fireplace that we want to install here. It’s the one that we temporarily installed in the dining room (basically to cover the huge hole in the wall).

Dining Room

We bought it off one of our neighbours who had it lying around in his cellar for an absolute bargain price of £100! We had a quick measure before we bought it and though the size would look right in our guest bedroom. Now, after buying it, restoring it and then doing a bit of research – we found out, that it’s the exact same fireplace that would have been in that room originally! Unbelievable!

Okay, so back to the guest bedroom.

Installing A Fireplace

We started by working out the size of the opening we had to prepare. Luckily the original opening had just been boarded up, so we could just saw through the plaster.

Cutting the plasterboard was easy, cutting the skirting was a slightly more difficult process. Basically we used a Dremel (thanks to our lovely friends Claire and Terry) to cut away the skirting in the shape of the base of the fireplace.

You’ll have to excuse the lack of photos of this step – we were much too busy swearing, cursing and shouting at each other because it was a real pain to do.

After a load of chopping and a lot more swearing, we finally got the fireplace to slot into the space. The only problem, was that because of chopping away at the skirting, we ended up damaging the plaster – quite a lot.

Installing A Fireplace

So, after a bit of remedial work (it still needs sanding and painting) this is our newly installed fireplace – that would have been there originally.

Installing A Fireplace

We should probably point out, that we aren’t ever planning on using this fireplace and that it isn’t installed to meet any necessary regulations. It’s purely decorative.

Out bedroom To-Do list is finally starting to get a bit shorter. In addition to a load of little jobs like finishing repairing the plaster, caulking and painting the picture rail, and replacing the broken hearth tiles, we still have a few more major upgrades to complete, like replacing the window and radiator.

All in all the room is finally starting to take shape! We better get a move on, as my sister arrives on Friday!

Installing A Period Fireplace
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  1. Marie Roxanne says: 17/09/2013 at 18:39

    so… how did the neighbor get the fireplace in their basement?
    Looks great! I think it’s a very pretty decorative piece, like a painting, only better!

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    • Christine says: 18/09/2013 at 15:11

      Thanks. I think he’d bought it to install in a room, but never got round to doing it.
      Cx

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  2. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says: 18/09/2013 at 12:26

    It looks lovely! I don’t understand why people would get rid of such a treasure, but good for you!

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    • Christine says: 18/09/2013 at 15:13

      Thanks Magali! It’s weird that someone at some point would have ripped out that exact same fireplace. I guess it wasn’t in fashion for a while…
      Cx

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  3. caitlin says: 20/09/2013 at 06:37

    YAY! That looks really good. Love it. -Caitlin

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    • Christine says: 20/09/2013 at 07:01

      Thanks Caitlin! We’re slowly getting there…
      Cx

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  4. Lauren says: 08/10/2013 at 23:29

    Hi guys. I notice before you opened the fireplace up, there was a small vent in the wall. Could you tell me, do you need to keep the chimney breast ventilated, even thought you’re not using it? Does the fireplace you’ve installed have any ventilation or is it solid. Thanks so much x

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    • Christine says: 09/10/2013 at 09:03

      It’s REALLY important to keep the chimney breast ventilated and it doesn’t matter if you are actually using it or not! If the chimney breast isn’t vented, it will cause condensation which will ultimately lead to damp. The fireplace that we installed in our guest bedroom is open under the hood but, so that the chimney breast still has enough air flow to stop any condensation.
      Cx
      PS. There are prettier vents available than the horrible white plastic one that we used to have in the chimney breast.

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  5. Fay says: 22/02/2016 at 18:26

    Hi guys. We’ve just reopened a chimney to install a reclaimed tiled cast iron fireplace. How did you fix it to the wall? I’ve read people using a kind of wooden baton but not sure what alternatives there might be.

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    • Christine says: 22/02/2016 at 19:41

      Our surround is just attached with screws and wall plugs. There were holes in the surround specifically for them. It really wasn’t complicated but do remember that if you’re planning on using it you’ll need to have it fitted by a professional and you’ll need certificates to comply with building regs.
      Cx

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