Tile On Top Of Hardwood To Creat Hearth

Mark edge tiles that need to be cut.

Tile on top of hardwood to creat hearth.

Make sure to leave space between the tiles to account for grout. Any floor tile is suitable for use on a hearth pad which means the possibilities for design. Starting at the front edge of the hearth dry lay a line of tiles in one of the quadrants beginning at the center line and moving out to the edge. Curved molding allows for a less abrupt transition between the floor and hearth and is easier to keep clean.

Add 7 8 of an inch to the thickness of. Well actually in the center the hardwood is even lower than the brick as the floor dips a bit apparently my preference would be to lay the tile so it s level with the hardwood so i wouldn t have a lip at all around the fireplace. Create patterns and intricate design layouts or use plain field tile to make a more subdued statement. You need to make sure this mortar bed is in the same plane and it s at the right height so the finished tile surface is 3 4 of an inch below the wood floor.

Unfortunately inexperienced installers will handle it this way either because they do not know of other solutions or don t care to handle it any other way. Hardwood at fireplace hearths. So far so good. Adding tile to an existing hearth will invariably raise its level above the existing floor.