How to install a Fireplace Chamber
We are often asked how do you install and fix fireplace chambers . Whist we are produces and supplier only we are speaking to installer of log burners daily and these are what they tell to us hope it helps .
If you are using them on a brand new fireplace then its quite a simple job you need to measure the inside of the fire box that needs to be covered, generally it will be the back and the 2 returns that are coming back into the room. Once you have these sizes you can now cut the boards to the size. (How to cut Fireplace Chambers ) most often this is done with a 4 inch hand held angle grinder with a stone blade attached always use the safety equipment recommended when cutting with a power tool.
Once cut to required measurements offer up to the relevant walls to ensure a good fit then you can think about getting it attached to the wall using a heat resistant flexible tile adhesive, using a 5-8mm notched trowel apply some of the muck to the back of the rear panel and some onto the rear back of the opening then marry the two prepared surfaces together giving it a push do not use a hammer on it as you are likely to break the decorative stone or brick surface . do the same for the two side panels.
If you are knocking out a old fire place then you will still follow the instructions above but will have to make sure any loose plaster or brick work is removed first so you can get good fixing for the adhesive. In real bad cases want to reline the inside fire box with a cement based heat resistant board ( Hardy tile backer etc ) and screw this in as well as glue and then attach the fireplace chamber to this to give a flush fit
We do offer a bespoke cutting service if you require it drop us email with you requirements
If you are using them on a brand new fireplace then its quite a simple job you need to measure the inside of the fire box that needs to be covered, generally it will be the back and the 2 returns that are coming back into the room. Once you have these sizes you can now cut the boards to the size. (How to cut Fireplace Chambers ) most often this is done with a 4 inch hand held angle grinder with a stone blade attached always use the safety equipment recommended when cutting with a power tool.
Once cut to required measurements offer up to the relevant walls to ensure a good fit then you can think about getting it attached to the wall using a heat resistant flexible tile adhesive, using a 5-8mm notched trowel apply some of the muck to the back of the rear panel and some onto the rear back of the opening then marry the two prepared surfaces together giving it a push do not use a hammer on it as you are likely to break the decorative stone or brick surface . do the same for the two side panels.
If you are knocking out a old fire place then you will still follow the instructions above but will have to make sure any loose plaster or brick work is removed first so you can get good fixing for the adhesive. In real bad cases want to reline the inside fire box with a cement based heat resistant board ( Hardy tile backer etc ) and screw this in as well as glue and then attach the fireplace chamber to this to give a flush fit
We do offer a bespoke cutting service if you require it drop us email with you requirements
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