Can a fireplace hearth be removed?

Removal Process Once the surrounding floor has been protected, the hammer and chisel are used to chip away at the hearth until it has been removed. When removing the hearth, be sure to leave the firebox flooring and the concrete base in-tact, as these are necessary for the installation of a new hearth.

How do you remove a wood burning insert?

If you don’t want to hire a professional to remove the fireplace insert, you can attempt to remove it yourself.

Open the doors of the fireplace insert, if they have been installed.
Remove the metal grate used for the wood.
Remove soot from the bottom of the insert and place it in a bucket, using a metal scoop.

What do you need to remove an old fireplace?

Removing an old fireplace involves three main steps – removing the surround (which may be one of several types), removing a raised hearth if there is one, and sealing up the fireplace opening (unless a new hearth/fire surround is going to be fitted). Below we cover removing: A cast iron fire surround. A tiled fire surround.

What’s the best way to remove hearth from wood floor?

Hold up the cut edges and cut the wire across the face of the fireplace. If the hardwood floor bordered the edges of the hearth, cut the wire lath along the edges of the flooring and remove it. Clean up all the debris with a utility brush and dustpan. For the best results, use a chisel-bit that has a 2-inch-wide tip.

Do you need to remove the fireplace surround before removing the back panel?

If there was any form of fireplace insert such as wood burning, gas or electric located in the fireplace along with the surround, it may need to be removed before the surround or back panel can be removed. We removed our gas fireplace insert from the open fireplace after removing the surround and back panel.

How do you reface a fireplace surround and hearth?

If the hearth is meant to be flush with floor but is too high, tap on stone with the rubber mallet; if the hearth is too low, lift it and add thinset. Fill joint beltween firebox and hearth with thinset.

How do you remove brick from a fireplace?

Remove the bricks at the surface of the hearth by chipping them up with the rotary hammer and chisel-bit. Remove the remaining rows of bricks and mortar that comprise the outer edges of the hearth. Chip out and remove the mortar-bed at the floor to expose the wire lath. Avoid digging into the subfloor.

How do you take out a fireplace insert?

Removing a Wood-Burning or Electrical Insert Remove all of the trim from around the fireplace insert. Remove any nails holding the insert flashing to the wood framing. Disassemble any pipes, vents, or other pieces of the insert. Pry the insert out of place with a crowbar. Place thick carpet on the floor in front of the hearth.

Can I remove this fireplace facade?

How to Remove a Stone Fireplace Facade Put a dropcloth down around the fireplace to catch dust and bits of brick and morter. Remove the wood mantelpiece if the fireplace has one. Look under the mantel area to see the mortar holding the stones in place. Move the chisel to a new location a few inches to the left and hit it again.