plastering a fireplace

[fireman]

My wood burner is in a fireplace that has been platered. Over a few years this plaster has cracked and come off the wall as it gets v. hot. I think I need to use a lime based render, so looking for tips & tricks so I don't have to do this job a third time !

Specifically : mix of lime cement sand,
number of coats,
will it bond to a previously PVA'ed surface
should I use some EML.
will this eventually crack with the heat ?

Thanks for any advice

Cheers
Fireman

 

[Dansouthcoast84]

i use a sand cement lime 5.1.1 then vitcas heat plaster to finish

 

[twitcher]

are you a fireman, or just a man with a fire?