DIYDerek
New Member
Hi all,
I've taken on a bit of a project to tidy up the chimney breast in my living room - clearing away 90+ years of bodge jobs in the process. Having taken away the mess, the brickwork isn't in great condition.
Any tips on how to make it more presentable? I'm tempted to put some timber inside the opening and plasterboard it (too uneven for dot and dab), though the small arch will present a bit of a challenge. I'm also not sure whether it's worth plasterboarding around the whole breast, leaving a square opening for the fireplace.
I'm not planning on putting a real fire in there any time soon - but I'm keen to put an oak mantel beam up and wall mount a TV. Something like: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cb/1e/5b/cb1e5b06708c49a12f24b3f0f8ff66a8.jpg
Any tips? Images below:
I've taken on a bit of a project to tidy up the chimney breast in my living room - clearing away 90+ years of bodge jobs in the process. Having taken away the mess, the brickwork isn't in great condition.
Any tips on how to make it more presentable? I'm tempted to put some timber inside the opening and plasterboard it (too uneven for dot and dab), though the small arch will present a bit of a challenge. I'm also not sure whether it's worth plasterboarding around the whole breast, leaving a square opening for the fireplace.
I'm not planning on putting a real fire in there any time soon - but I'm keen to put an oak mantel beam up and wall mount a TV. Something like: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cb/1e/5b/cb1e5b06708c49a12f24b3f0f8ff66a8.jpg
Any tips? Images below: