Tile On Top Of Hardwood To Creat Hearth

Make sure to leave space between the tiles to account for grout.

Tile on top of hardwood to creat hearth. Adding tile to an existing hearth will invariably raise its level above the existing floor. 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. Any floor tile is suitable for use on a hearth pad which means the possibilities for design. 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.

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. Mark edge tiles that need to be cut. Create patterns and intricate design layouts or use plain field tile to make a more subdued statement. Curved molding allows for a less abrupt transition between the floor and hearth and is easier to keep clean.

Until i got down to the hearth which is all brick and level with my hardwood floor already. Hardwood at fireplace hearths. 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. Installing hardwood moldings around fireplace hearths has never been an attractive solution for covering up those gaps.