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[nightscope]

we have an open fireplace with a recess aprox 34 x 36 inch it is exposed brickwork and i am wanting to plaster the inside of this as we are wanting to have a stove instlled at some point, is there a specail type of heat proof plaster i should use if so what is it and what type of mix is it any help would be greatly appreciated , cheers

[kbrownie]

I normally use render for this.
KB