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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES
sLiPs and header
Fix the slips and header into the
rebates behind and butting up to
the back of the jambs and frieze,
using quick setting cement based
tiling adhesive. Ensure any gap
between the back of the header
and structural opening lintel is
filled with fire cement. If slips/
header have been installed – render
the sides and back of the structural
opening using sand, cement and
lime (1:1:6 mix of cement/lime/
sand) recessing it at least 10mm -
15mm behind the leading edge of
the slips.
The sheLf
When fixing the fireplace shelf this
should be dowelled into the wall
with galvanized or stainless steel
studs and thixotropic two part resin
chemical anchor fixings (see
diagram supplied with fireplace for
individual fixing points). Fix the
mantle shelf and cushion (where
applicable) onto the fireplace using
quick setting cement based tiling
adhesive and steel brackets
supplied with the fireplace,
ensuring it is level both along its
length and width and running
parallel to the face of the chimney
breast and the jambs and is bonded
to the masonry along all the back
edge. Make good around surround
to a pre decorators finish and grout
where necessary using fixing
adhesive and white plaster.
finishinG
If a back hearth is not be used,
screed the area behind the hearth
using sand, cement and lime
(1:1:6 mix of cement/lime/sand).
When dry, paint black if desired.
installer tip
whilst the adhesive is
drying, Keep checKing
the Jambs are sqUare
to the hearth
luxury fired by design
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