How do I go about tearing down a brick wall?

[SuiteDisney]

The people who lived in our house before us blocked in one corner of our bedroom to build a false fireplace. It looks okay, but the room is really too small and after 15 years I would rather have the space to work with.

Here's the thing.... he used real brick and mortar! The brick part is about 4 feet high. The mantle and above the mantle is made of wood and paneling, I should be able to rip that out easily. But I have no idea how to go about demolishing the brick part or what tools I'll need for the job.

Any ideas? Has anyone ever done something like this?

 

[pumba]

we are talking about a three story apartment house.....we did it one brick at a time.......we had a chisel and put it between the mortar....sometimes the old motar will just break apart when you tap the chisel .....do it ever so gently

 

[glo]

On TV they used a sledge hammer on THIS Old House...I have never done it though.

 

[snuggles]

How about calling a brick mason or a contractor. They might have some ideas for you.

 

[Marla Hellwig]

If you do it your self - be sure to cover everything in plastic before starting and wear masks over nose and mouth and wear safety type glasses - it is hard work - you can start with sledge hammer and go from there with - also a crowbar works too

 

[pumba]

us ladies all want to use a sledge hammer on someone........way to go ladies......hahaha