How can we install a good-looking hearth in this area?
We are switching from tiles to timber flooring so a hearth needs to be installed under our freestanding fire. The hearth needs to measure 880mm wide x 930 deep. It's going to look obtrusive and stick out a long way. Moving the fire is not an option. I want the hearth absolute minimal in size and centred on our fire. I would also prefer it separated from the stairs that are right next to the fire as I feel an integrated look just isn't going to look good. An 880 mm wide hearth will leave a gap of about 150 mm between the steps and the hearth. Any ideas appreciated.
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karentremaine
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annb1997
5 years agodreamer
5 years agoI have attached some photos of an hearth that are integrated with floorboards. Is there a ruling that the hearth has to be raised?
If not, I would integrate tiles with floorboards.
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5 years agoI think you are asking for trouble. By "switching" from tiles to timber I imagine that you will be retaining the tiles, and installing a floating timber floor over the existing tiles? These fires put out a lot of heat to the sides and rear, which will be in close proximity to your floating floorboards on the upper level and your stairs. I assume you are going to run the timber over your tiled stairs, which will have a few timber mouldings to conceal the joints. Floating floors are usually made up of layers of thin layers of timber laminated together. When exposed to the heat from your fireplace there will be a good chance that they will delaminate, warp, twist and buckle. If you are commited to a floating timber floor then I would ensure that you have approporiate guarantees from the supplier and installer about the suitability with such close proximity to a heat source. If they are not prepared to offer a guarantee then you can't consider it as a viable, long term option.
Some of the large format, timber look, porcelain tiles may be a better, but more expensive option, but they don't feel like timber underneath your feet.
Timber Look Tiles - Signature Havana · More Info
Best of luck
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karentremaine
5 years agoI've removed all of my tiles and am putting solid timber spotted gum boards in, including on my stairs because of warmth. Or house is in south west Western Australia and it is cold underfoot which is why we are changing to real timber. The fire is already close to timber handrails etc and has been installed to meet manufacturers guidelines- the fire and the handrails have survived for 25 years so it's going to be fine.
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