Attaching reclaimed fireplace

sozzifer

I have just come into possession of a gorgeous, original 30s fireplace, which is tile over concrete (I think - it's extremely heavy). I'd like to attach it to the fireplace in my living room, but I have no idea how to go about it. Does anyone have any ideas?

Many thanks in advance,

Soz

Bungarm2001

Got any pictures of where you want to put it?

Will you have it up and working as an open fire or just for decoration?

Either way, are you prepared for a bit of mess if you want to do it properly?

Finally, does it still have the original 'lugs' at the back for fixing to the wall?

Need more details please!

plumb1_2

To fit it correctly you will need to chopout the plaster a min of 30mm larger than the size of the suround.
Then put the plinth in place, place surround ontop, then fix it to the wall with the lugs. Then plaster up.
It would also depend on the type/size of your fire opening, as it would also have to be sealed with fire cement etc.

sozzifer

Bungarm2001 wrote: »

Got any pictures of where you want to put it?

Will you have it up and working as an open fire or just for decoration?

Either way, are you prepared for a bit of mess if you want to do it properly?

Finally, does it still have the original 'lugs' at the back for fixing to the wall?

Need more details please!

This is where it's going to go:

http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm216/sozzifer/?action=view&current=House0011.jpg

It will be a working fire, but most likely I'll be getting a wood burning stove, rather than having an open fire.

I'd much rather do it properly in the first place, so I'm not bothered about making a mess.

It doesn't have the original lugs on the back.

Thanks!

plumb1_2

sozzifer wrote: »

This is where it's going to go:

http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm216/sozzifer/?action=view&current=House0011.jpg

It will be a working fire, but most likely I'll be getting a wood burning stove, rather than having an open fire.

I'd much rather do it properly in the first place, so I'm not bothered about making a mess.

It doesn't have the original lugs on the back.

Thanks!

You will have to close up the original opening to 21x16 approx and infill the base, if no lugs, you will have to fix brackets on the back of the surround, then screw them to the wall.

ps, interesting photo of the penis.

ormus

get some flat metal strips with holes. ie similar to dexion. (wickes have it in stock). 4 off should do ok.
fix to rear of fireplace, with screws/plugs. or epoxy resin.
then offer up to the wall and mark with pencil around the strips. chase wall out a bit and fix strips into place with screws/plugs.
then plaster or fill over the strips.

use a rust proof metal, or paint/protect the metal strips first.