Time to fix the kitchen cooker hood
with Heat-Resistant Finishes
The earlier restoration of this authentic features is beautiful. However when you ten years later look under the hood some work had to be done.
First, cover and heat-protect the wooden ceiling inside the hood. This also prevents the now flaky paint from falling onto the cooker, as prolonged high temperatures cause it to deteriorate. The protective plates must be made of a material that can withstand heat without losing integrity, for example, standard plasterboards will gradually degrade.
In an old house, most of the ceilings and walls have a wooden construction. While the area immediately around the chimney is not wooden, the surrounding structures are. These must be fireproofed. The heat from the fireplace also affects paint and other materials applied to improve its heat resistance.
Here used a non-combustible building board that also withstands moisture from cooking.
To cover the exposed wooden beam, I used a white, fast-curing cement-based filler and adhesive, suitable for most indoor and outdoor surfaces from Casco, Husfix Rapid.
It is ideal for repairing cracks, holes, and damage in floors, ceilings, and walls and can be applied in thick layers for a durable finish.
