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Can you use normal plasterboard on a chimney breast for woodburner

Posted by vicky olphert, on
I have had a wood burner fitted but need to get the the chimney breast plastered, the plasterer said I don't need the Thermal type of plasteroad? Will the plaster crack?
Gary Branch

Gary Branch

If it's the font of chimney breast then plasterboard should be ok , if it's over brickwork you are better off sand & cement & skim , any work inside also has to be sand & cement , if it's over old plaster then a skim over would do Regards Gary
Michael Tucker

Michael Tucker

Hello Vicky, If you are having a wood burner fitted then I'm assuming they will fit a liner to the fire, but the answer is normal plaster board regardless. Regards Michael

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