We restored and refitted an original combination fireplace for use as a solid fuel fireplace in Brockley. The combination was removed, sandblasted back to bare metal then refinished in matt black. The old burnt out cast iron back was removed replaced as well.Uncategorized
We installed 2 wood surrounds and tiled inserts on slate hearths in a through room in Hither Green. Our customer had purchased the wood surrounds and tiled insert frames from ebay. We supplied the parts necessary to complete the fireplaces so that although fitted purely for decorative reasons they look as if they are capable of working. Pics on http://www.facebook.com/rpsfireplacesUncategorized
Today we installed an Art Deco cast iron fireplace in a full polish finish with the original cast iron hearth for use as a gas fireplace in Chiselhurst & over in Tulse Hill we installed a cast iron arch with wood surround and granite hearth as a solid fuel fireplace.Uncategorized
Today we supplied and installed two antique Edwardian tiled combination fireplaces with original tiles. The fireplaces were fitted in a through lounge, one purely for decoration the other as a solid fuel installation. We needed to install a constructional sub-hearth as the previous owners had removed it when they removed the fireplaces. Both fireplaces were fitted with slate hearths. Pics on http://www.facebook.com/rpsfireplaces.Uncategorized
Recently we removed 3 cast iron fireplaces from a big period property in Bromley. The owner was lucky enough that most of the fireplaces were complete and we could replace all the missing bits by casting them replacement parts from the bits from their fireplaces. The part is taken to a foundry where a sand pattern is made from it, once completed the pattern is filled with molten iron. Exactly how they were originally made. Once the parts were ready we fitted them to the fireplaces before refinishing in a lead black finish and fitting them with slate hearths and template made gas coal effect fires. Pics on
Today we removed a customers period wood surround and refitted the wood surround with a slate hearth and slips. The customer had experienced smoke backing into the room whilst burning in there grate. We assessed the problem as being caused by the opening on the chamber being to big to allow the fireplace to draw properly, the solution being to use slate slips to close down the opening, intensifying the draw. Pics on http://www.facebook.com/rpsfireplaces as soon as we get a minute.Uncategorized
Well its Marble season again!! For some reason after Easter we seem to get a sudden influx of marble restorations. We currently have 8 on the go!! For some reason summer seems to mean lots of cast iron polishing as well, which is always great in the heat!Uncategorized
We removed a cast iron arched insert from Catford. The insert was sandblasted and given a full polish finish and the refitted with a Victorian corbel reproduction marble surround and slate hearth for use as a gas fire.Uncategorized
We removed a cast iron arched insert from Catford. The insert was sandblasted and given a full polish finish and the refitted with a Victorian corbel reproduction marble surround and slate hearth for use as a gas fire.Uncategorized
We supplied and installed 2x Carron Buckingham cast iron surrounds with original restored cast iron tiled inserts for use as solid fuel fireplaces with slate hearths in Beckenham.Uncategorized
We removed 2 antique marbles and cast iron inserts in desperate need of some TLC. When removed marble surrounds commonly separate into panels, then the panels need to be repaired then polished and finally rebuilt. Its similar with the cast iron, first its sandblasted back to bare metal then any repairs are carried out before being finished in the desired finish. The fireplaces were installed as gas fireplaces with slate hearths. The whole process takes around 3-4 weeks from removal to refitting.Uncategorized
We supplied and fitted a Gallery collection pine Worcester surround, Sovereign insert and custom sized granite hearth for solid fuel use in Streatham. Its amazing the difference a fireplace makes to a room. Pics on http://www.facebook.com/rpsfireplacesUncategorized
We installed a Gallery collection insert and limestone surround with a slate hearth in Brockley. We did this install in 2 stages to allow for other building work to be carried out.Uncategorized
We supplied and fitted 4 fireplaces to a recently renovated large Edwardian period property in Beckenham. The fireplaces were a mixture of antique cast iron inserts, both tiled and arched types fitted with new reproduction marble surrounds. Mixing antique and reproduction in this way is a good way to keep costs down but still have authentic looking fireplaces. Pics on http://www.facebook.com/rpsfireplaces soon.Uncategorized
We have been flat out in the workshop recently. Everything seems to be marble and polished cast iron at the minute! We will start up loading pics to http://www.facebook.com/rpsfireplaces again soon.Uncategorized
Today we supplied and fitted a Gallery Collection Sovereign insert with Worchester made to measure pine surround and granite hearth for solid fuel use in Tooting. Pics on http://www.facebook.com/rpsfireplaces soon.Uncategorized