Finally got all the concrete rendering off the kitchen fireplace using a hammer & chisel for some, and an SDS chisel for the stubborn bits. It’s going to need some more cleanup and repair, (and paint stripping) but getting the messy job over with meant I could replaster the thin wall on the right and I can now install some wooden panelling over the tiles on the left. Phew.
Thanks. They've been covered up since the 60s. Not sure what's behind them but as there are a fair few needing replacement I guess I'll find out at some point.
Finally got all the concrete rendering off the kitchen fireplace using a hammer & chisel for some, and an SDS chisel for the stubborn bits. It’s going to need some more cleanup and repair, (and paint stripping) but getting the messy job over with meant I could replaster the thin wall on the right and I can now install some wooden panelling over the tiles on the left. Phew.