Can I use my Chiminea straight away?
All our Chimineas are hand painted using high temperature paint. To assist in the paints curing process, and to provide an improved rust protection, it is advisable to comply with the following simple instructions immediately you position your Chiminea: • Fit the cooking grate grate as required. This should not normally be fitted while using the Chiminea for heating, but will allow the paint on the grate to cure at the same time as on the rest of the unit. Using kindling only, light a small fire that should burn for 15-20 minutes. While the Chiminea is still warm, set and light another 15-20 minute kindling fire. A full fire should then be burnt for approximately 45-60 minutes, again starting while the Chiminea is still warm, then allowed to cool naturally. • This will complete your curing process. • Once cured, keep fires to a sensible size avoiding flames coming out from the top of the chimney.
