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Creating a New Hearth The Rescue crew begins work on the surround. From "DIY to the Rescue" episode DTTR-111

Host Karl Champley and homeowner Craig Huber work with a concrete expert to measure the area surrounding the fireplace. The new hearth will be created from concrete blocks that are plastered to look like brick.

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Materials:

tar paper
electrical tape
plastic sheeting
2.5 galvanized mesh
one and a half inch galvanized deck screws
screw gun
cement block
circular saw with masonry blade
bagged concrete
cap blocks
mortar
color pigments
plaster
trowel
tongue depressor

Figure A

1. To keep cement off floor surface, position tar paper on floor past where the hearth will go and secure with electrical tape.

2. Tape plastic sheeting on top of this to further protect floors.

3. Measure the hearth area carefully, then cut mesh 1/2" shorter than the desired length and depth of the hearth.

4. Screw nails in about 8" apart and about 1" away from the edge of the lath (figure A).

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