How to Resurface a Chimney

Resufacing your chimney also known as parging the chimney is not a huge project, however it is tricky to get the cement just right. Chimney Parge is
a layer of mortar is applied to the exterior of the chimney structure. Basically if you can spackle you can parge. The weekend project will make your chimney look like new and increase your curb appeal.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• parge mix
• trowel
• scaffolding or ladder
• bucket of water
• sponge

1. 
    

   First you must prepare your house and chimney for the parging. Remove all siding and J-Channel from around the chimney.

2. 
    

   Now you will want to wirebrush or scrape the chimney clean. Be sure to remove all flaking parge and dirt.

3. 
    

   You will mix the parge as discribed on the bag. Use a sponge to wet down the chimney from the bottom-ground up a few feet. You will now use your trowel to spread a thin, even coat over the entire surface of the chimney. Some people prefer a smooth surface, use the wet sponge to smooth out the trowel marks, or make designs using the trowel.

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   You will continue this process in segments until your reach the top of the chimney.

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on 3/27/2009 interesting article 5*