ᐅ Wood compartment in chimney recess

Created on: 13 Oct 2017 10:33
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DragonyxXL
As you can hopefully see in the photo (hmm, why is it no longer possible to upload photos?), we had two compartments made in drywall construction in the (accidentally created) niche next to the chimney. We want to use them to store our firewood for regular use. The compartments are about 52cm (20.5 inches) wide and 39cm (15.5 inches) deep. We are concerned that putting in and taking out wood over time will damage the white-painted plaster.

We considered tiling the shelves, but in theory, you would have to tile the sides as well. That not only takes up space but might also look a bit odd.

Then we thought about installing a U-shaped steel sheet. It doesn't take up much space and is quite durable.

Do you have any other ideas on how we could solve this (discreetly)?
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Bau-Schmidt
15 Oct 2017 10:13
Google is your friend. Everything is already there.
berny15 Oct 2017 10:34
Thank you, I had overlooked that...
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merlin83
15 Oct 2017 10:37
Living room with modern fireplace, stone wall, wooden floor, and plant


looks like this
berny15 Oct 2017 11:31
Nice idea. However, in our case, the wood compartment is already firmly planned. Maybe I'll coat the inside with a kind of clear lacquer. Alternatively, paint the inside in a wood color or fit in a sheet of metal. We’ll see...
Skizzenhafte Darstellung eines gemütlichen Wohnzimmers mit Kamin, Sofa und Vorhängen
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ypg
15 Oct 2017 11:35
What if you use a good exterior paint for the panels? It can probably be scrubbed off more easily after the season.
berny15 Oct 2017 11:38
I’ve thought about that too. But as I said: first we’ll test the unit (trial heating will probably be around the end of the year) and then we’ll decide what to do next. There are worse problems...