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  1. hamzahc

    Trying to fix holes drilled too big between plasterboard and... brick?

    Hi all - first time posting so hopefully this is the right place! I'm trying to drill some holes (just moved into new rental property) to mount our TV. I initially drilled smaller holes but realised there was plasterboard and then an air gap and then what appeared to be brick or mortar? I...
    • hamzahc
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    • drill filling deep holes in plaster fireplace fire place render plaster brick mounting tv to wall
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    • Forum: General DIY
  2. Ellenp83

    Old fireplace remove bricks

    We have removed a plaster boarded wall in our living room. Is it possible and safe to remove some bricks from this previous fireplace space without the whole thing falling down? Specifically the bricks which I have circled? The lintel looks like it’s made of concrete. The plan is to have a...
    • Ellenp83
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    • fireplace fireplace fire place render plaster brick
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Building
  3. L

    Brick fireplace - gaps either side

    Hello we used to have a brick mantle surrounding our fireplace. we have removed the mantle and it has since exposed two gaps either side. we have a wooden mantle to fix to the wall and a cast iron insert. can we simply render over the exposed brick and and fill the two gaps with bricks? Any...
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