We had a wood insert installed this spring and the chimney swept, but not the fire place. Even though the liner was insulated, we kinda smell it from time to time. Hoping paint and peel would help. Sure it works, only if I was patient enough to slowly peel from one corner to another side. Long story short, I mistaken painted back left corner of the fire place with the insert and liner in place, big mistake! Now I have a hard time reaching in to peel it. The liner and stove connection were cemented. My question is how hot would you think the backend of the stove would get during normal operation, e.g. 400 degrees or so?
Paint and Peel - lessons learned
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So you have creosote soaked in paint and peal stuck behind an insert and you can not reach it did I read that right? Longer smaller stick?
The cement around the flue collar can be broken out or just disconnect the liner band clamp so that the stove can be removed temporarily and the job properly addressed.
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Thanks Begreen, I should do it right, not worth risking any adverse health/safety effects.
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