Wood stoves have very specific requirements about how close they can be placed to combustible surfaces.
Tiling behind wood stove.
The indoor wood stove project has begun.
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How to install tile behind a wood stove 1.
Measure mark and cut the cement board to cover the area.
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Most wood burning stoves have insulation blocks in the back and sides to minimise the heat escaping and there should also be a minimum of 150mm 6 inches around the back and the side of the stove for ventilation.
The distance varies by stove but many stoves are required to be eight to 36 inches away from a combustible wall.
Also a heat resistant tile adhesive such as the palace heat resistant adhesive should be applied onto a good solid surface.
Measure the area where you plan to install tile.
Starting with a tile surround.
Keep a distance of at least 150mm 6 inches around the side of the burner.
The most common way of doing this is to tile the wall or a portion of the wall behind the stove.
When deciding between ceramic and porcelain tiles for your fireplace go for porcelain tiles.
Purchase the appropriate amount of tiles and cement board to cover.
Use porcelain tiles to keep the heat in check.
The cement board is a heat resistant durable surface that.
Remove the drywall drywall is combustible and not a suitable material either for use behind the wood stove or for use underneath tile.
This will be the home of our new wood cook stove.
Because this often places the stove out into the room many home owners choose to build a wall shield instead.