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    Plastered wall has a curve

    Thanks. It’s 5mm at the widest point which I would have thought too big an area to caulk
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    Plastered wall has a curve

    Thanks Monkey Boy - that's exactly the issue but not sure what to do for the best result. The surround is MDF - can that be scribed without damaging the surface?
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    Plastered wall has a curve

    Thanks TonyM. Just looked it up but can that be cut to fit or would it just sit on top of the shelf?
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    Plastered wall has a curve

    Cheers Brimstone, the surround is actually made of MDF - it's fixed with brackets so lifts off. The fireplace is just for show - we had a back boiler that was removed so it's not a working fireplace anymore
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    Plastered wall has a curve

    Thanks everyone!
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    Plastered wall has a curve

    Thanks Monkey Boy, thanks essexandy. The fire surround is made from MDF, it was the guy who installed the fireplace that told me the wall chimney breast was wonky. The surround is fitted with brackets so it lifts off
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    Plastered wall has a curve

    Hi there, I'm wondering if anyone could advise me. I've had my lounge plastered and a new fireplace installed. The fire surround is straight but the wall isn't which means it's flush at the sides but curves inwards towards the middle leaving a curved gap. Is my only option to get the whole...
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