Demolition and Preparation

• Protection: Cover the room’s furniture and floors, as this is a process that generates a lot of dust and debris.

• ​Dismantling: Carefully remove the existing facing/surround (bricks, tiles, drywall, etc.) and the mantel (mantelpiece).

​Structural Adjustments (if necessary)

• If an insert is being installed, the fireplace opening often needs to be filled in and adapted using refractory brick or cement to ensure the insert fits safely and maintains proper insulation.

• ​If a new hearth is being built or its size changed, masonry work and the base of the hearth are constructed

• Install the new material (tile, stone, brick, etc.) onto the face of the fireplace.

Demolition and Structure

​This phase involves tearing out the old and building the foundation for the new layout.