On Jul 26, 9:16*pm, Tim S wrote:
One more (ta in advance and all that)

I have to render the inside of a fireplace, in order that a wood/coal
burning iron stove can go in later.

What would be the recommended mix for that? Something with lime maybe?

On an aside - I'd like to "paint" it white. Paint's not going to like the
heat -

We were advised by the wizened and experienced stove man to go for a
weak mix (5 parts sand to one cement). When this was dry, we painted
it with normal paint.

Since then, we've had the stove on quite a bit (last night...in
July...) and no problems.

David