Finish around wood burning stove

[54aardvark]

Got a job coming up soon, finishing plasterwork around a woodburning stove. there is a large recess and the clients want a flat finish on the returns, leaving the brickwork exposed at the back, it is a small stove and has clearance of 450mm either side and 1200mm vertically. Due to the brickwork I plan to dot & dab the returns and make good onto the existing wall.

Question is, can I use pink heat resistant plasterboard on the returns or should I go for the fire resistant fibreboard which is a bit more difficult to source in this part of the world.

[moderator2]

better asked in "Stoves" I'll move it.

[54aardvark]

Thanks Mod2, only discovered Stoves after I'd posted

[moderator2]

Thanks Mod2, only discovered Stoves after I'd posted

Sorry, it seems Mr. Stove hasn't logged in for a while. A shame as the only reason this part of the forum was created was to answer questions regards Stoves.

[Bowland Stoves]

Sorry, I missed this one. I will check with my colleague and post the best solution for you.

[Bowland Stoves]

Without seeing the job it is very difficult to say but probably fire resistant fireboard or just plastering with limstone.

Hope that helps.

[54aardvark]

Thanks for that, got the job done this week and erred on the side of caution using the fire board (nae cheap!) but came up a treat, clients happy and confident that its safe.

[Bowland Stoves]

Personally I think you have made the right choice - very safe and the client is happy. If you ever want to discuss any other stove related issues please feel free to give us a shout.

[big-all]

thanks for taking the time to get back and answer much appreciated
and in case i havent said already welcome bowland stoves