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| How to Line a masonry fireplace

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PROMAFOUR® boards

are

mechanically strong and easy

to work with.

Board dimensions are

2500mm x 1250mm and

1250mm x 1250mm

Available in thicknesses of

12mm and 15mm.

PROMAFOUR® GLUE 1000

a refractory silicate based glue

which resists to temperatures

up to 1000°C.

Available in 310ml cartridges.

PROMAFOUR® GLUE 1000

PROMAFOUR® Primer

is a

non-combustible and vapour

permeable primer, which

has been designed for use

at elevated temperatures.

Available in 3 Litre and

1 Litre tubs.

PROMAFOUR® Primer

PROMAFOUR® HT

Joint Filler

for finishing.

Available in 1.5kg tub

Getting started

Equipment required

Promat PROMASEAL®

SILICONE SEALANT

is a

silicone based fire protection

sealant.

Available in white or grey

colour.

OTHER ITEMS YOU MAY NEED

• Dust and Plastic

Sheeting/Matting

• Appropriate PPE – Glasses,

gloves, dust masks

• Countersunk wood screws

and metal plugs

•  Spatula
•  Hand Saw
•  Sponge
•   Right angle / set square
•  Nail Gun
•  Spirit level
•   Knee pads / air masks

with filters

• A circular saw or jigsaw with

dust extraction device or with

separate dust extraction

(The one seen in this guide is

a Festool Plunge Saw with dust

extractor) other plunge saws

are available

• Cutting Table
• Hand saw (If required for

shaving boards to fit)

• Buckets ( for mixing

compounds)

• Cleaning spatula to wipe the

excess glue off before it sets

• If Painting – Paint and roller
• Countersunk concrete/

masonry screws

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Before you begin to install

your PROMAFOUR® lining it

is important to carefully read

the following safety measures

and instructions;
• Always observe the safety

instructions of the stove

manufacturer

• Always ensure safe working

conditions and a safe

working environment

• Take the necessary

precautionary measures

to prevent possible injuries

• Always use the correct

equipment as described

in this installation

manual and stove

manufacturers guidelines.

This is not a guide on how to

install a stove – please ensure

you meet building regulations

and follow all of the procedures

for the stove installation in

addition to this process.

Summary of Contents for Promat PROMAFOUR boards

Page 1: ...How to Line a masonry fireplace with PROMAFOUR PROMAFOUR fire surround lining systems ...

Page 2: ...ark which is the manufacturers declaration that PROMAFOUR meets EU safety requirements Whilst there are other boards on the market which are classified A1 non combustible they are not designed to withstand the intense heat of a fireplace or the continuous ongoing strain that is unique in this environment Gypsum plasterboards including the fire rated pink boards are combustible and should not be us...

Page 3: ...ing your stove to be the feature in the fireplace QUICK AND EASY TO INSTALL PROMAFOUR boards can easily be cut with traditional woodworking tools and installed using masonry screws staples nails and PROMAFOUR Glue a refractory silicate based glue which resists temperatures up to 1000 C FINISHING The high quality smooth surface finish of PROMAFOUR is ideal for painting without the need for plasteri...

Page 4: ... Spatula Hand Saw Sponge Right angle set square Nail Gun Spirit level Knee pads air masks with filters A circular saw or jigsaw with dust extraction device or with separate dust extraction The one seen in this guide is a Festool Plunge Saw with dust extractor other plunge saws are available Cutting Table Hand saw If required for shaving boards to fit Buckets for mixing compounds Cleaning spatula t...

Page 5: ... surfaces You can check how straight by using a right angle set square As shown opposite 3 Large protrusions on the surface should be removed to make the surface as level even as possible Stage 1 Preparing the existing fireplace Some older properties might have hooks inside the fireplace these should be removed Using a right angle set square to check for uneven surfaces THERE ARE 4 STAGES FOR THE ...

Page 6: ...e in a well ventilated room NEVER store the boards on their side Carefully place your measurements on the board prior to cutting 3 Cut the PROMAFOUR to the measurements marked on the board for the three faces of fireplace The installers in this guide have used a Festool Plunge Saw with dust extractor which we recommend for a straight cut but you can also use a Jigsaw with woodworking saw blade TIP...

Page 7: ...ght be uneven if this is the case you could use a PROMAFOUR wedge as shown opposite to pack out behind the board to overcome any unevenness on their side Now apply the PROMAFOUR pieces you have measured for the left and right of the fire place in the same way as rear board but you do not need to use compound to hold into place TIP If you have uneven walls that the board needs to be corrected for y...

Page 8: ...you can use countersunk concrete masonry screws but do not over tighten PROMAFOUR Glue is applied in the back left and right corner to help support the left and right boards Excess should be cleaned with a spatula and a sponge TIP The glue dries very quickly to a hard finish so clean any excess before it dries as removing when dry can be difficult TIP Water can collect in the top of the glue When ...

Page 9: ...dge of the Promafour boards will be hidden by a hearth Here we show a way of finishing the boards into the surround if this is not possible If there is no surround you may want to use the joint filler to blend into the wall If this area gets too hot the non Promafour components such as beading and plaster may expand or contract with heat and lead to cracking Fixing using a nail gun 5 TOOLS NEED FO...

Page 10: ...may contract overnight and require re applying and re finishing the following day This should be done before decorating Apply PROMAFOUR Primer and paint using a suitable paint if painting Allow 24 hours for the fire place to dry before painting TIP Most other primers contain water if you paint on to this primer the water content can turn to steam and the paint can blister PROMAFOUR Primer contains...

Page 11: ...s to the supports at 200mm centres The screws should be countersunk and corrosion resistant The tile should then be fixed using Promafour Glue Maximum tile weight 30kg m2 Allow 24 hours for the fire place to dry before lighting the stove for the first time TIP PROMAFOUR needs to be gently warmed up If the fire becomes over heated by turning too much wood in one go this may damage not only your app...

Page 12: ... inset fires is 3 5m This is due to the fact that it will be a false wall and any higher you would need a solid structure to build off In the case shown we are fixing PROMAFOUR to a solid wall Please contact the Promat Technical Services technical promat etexbp co uk or 0800 145 6033 Option 2 if you have any enquiries WHAT TYPE OF PAINT SHOULD I USE ON PROMAFOUR A Silicate non organic content pain...

Page 13: ... T 01275 379 031 or 0800 373 636 F 01275 379032 E customer support etexgroup com TECHNICAL SERVICES For technical support and advice T 0800 145 6033 E technical promat etexbp co uk KEIM PAINTS T 01952 231 250 W www keim com FORTAFIX Flame Bond Range T 1429 273 252 W fortafix minkon co uk PROMAT Gordano House Marsh Lane Easton in Gordano Bristol BS20 0NE T 0800 373 636 F 01275 379 037 E orderline e...

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