Sorry one last question, if I decide to stick a fire resistant board against the sides of the chamber and let the board protrude past the edge of the brick, could I use the board as an edge to plaster up to? Or will it not leave a neat finish?
Thankyou to everyone that has replied, I really appreciate your expertise. I'm still in two minds what to do. I will keep you posted with what I decide to do, after I have built the hearth.
My fireplace currently looks like this, I'm getting a wood burner installed next month. I have done quite a bit plastering in other rooms, but didn't realise plastering round a fireplace was such a minefield.
I'm looking to keep either the back of the chamber brick and render/plaster the sides...
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