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Which to install first: bricks, or fireplace surround/mantle?

bigdoglover
15 years ago

We're having a new fireplace surround (traditional mantle with fluted legs) and brick installed over our existing prefab fireplace. The brick will only be inside the legs and under the mantle (nothing up the wall on top of the mantle) and flat on the hearth. The surround is being bult to look like it was built on top of (laid over) the bricks, so it projects out from them somewhat. Additionally, there will be a hole in the brick face to put the gas key in.

Should the brickwork be done first?

Or should the mantle surround be installed first?

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