{"id":3007,"date":"2019-05-22T11:02:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T10:02:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brickslips.co.uk\/news\/?p=3007"},"modified":"2019-08-21T14:55:52","modified_gmt":"2019-08-21T13:55:52","slug":"how-to-install-brick-slips-onto-a-chimney-breast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brickslips.co.uk\/news\/how-to-install-brick-slips-onto-a-chimney-breast\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Brick slips onto a Chimney Breast"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nOne of the most frequently asked questions that our team get is: How to install brick slips onto a chimney breast?<\/p>\n

As with most British households the chimney breast is a living room focal point and has been for hundreds of years.<\/p>\n

Nothing works as well in a fireplace or on a chimney breast than real brick!<\/h4>\n

Installing real brick can be an issue especially when you are looking at re-cladding or ornamental features.<\/p>\n

Installing brick slips around a fireplace will give the fireplace area that warm, traditional feel. Especially when you don\u2019t want to add actual brick or rebuild the fireplace, brick slips are the perfect choice.<\/p>\n

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We have done countless how to guides on here but thought it being best to keep these things fresh:<\/p>\n

How to install Brick slips onto a Chimney Breast<\/h4>\n

Here\u2019s a brief guide on how to install brick slips onto a chimney breast:<\/p>\n

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  1. Make sure the substrate and the wall surrounding the fire is structurally sound.<\/li>\n
  2. Remove any furniture paneling or mantel pieces from the wall and brush off any debris and dust.<\/li>\n
  3. Mix your rapid set adhesive and apply in small areas at the bottom of the chimney breast.<\/li>\n
  4. Attach you brick slips leaving 10mm mortar gaps using brick slip spacers.<\/li>\n
  5. Work up the chimney breast slowly applying slips a little at a time.<\/li>\n
  6. Using brick slip tile spacers, add brick slips to finish the courses until the fireplace wall is covered.<\/li>\n
  7. If you\u2019re working with a large chimney breast area, make sure to cut edge slips and corners with a wet tile cutter. The wet saw will speed the cutting process.<\/li>\n
  8. Once fully dry you can point your chimney breast using either a gun injected mortar ( ornamental fire area\u00a0 ) or a fire cement ( functional fire area ).<\/li>\n
  9. Clean off all grout from the bricks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Tips and Pointers<\/h4>\n

    One of the biggest tips we can give you when working to install brick slips onto a chimney breast is to use fire cement to point.<\/p>\n

    If you use fire cement they your chimney breast will be able to withstand the heat of a fire or a log burner. Even if your intentions are purely ornamental it is always worth pointing with a fire cement to future proof the installation.<\/p>\n

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    Would you like to know more about our brick slips? Please just ask us!<\/h4>\n

    We love to hear you questions and we love to help. Please get in touch if you require any assistance in planning your brick slip project.<\/p>\n

    Also, be sure to check our Help section which has answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.<\/p>\n

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