So the heat coming into contact with the tiles shouldn t be too great.
Tiling behind wood stove.
Dry fit the.
Wood stoves have very specific requirements about how close they can be placed to combustible surfaces.
Because this often places the stove out into the room many home owners choose to build a wall shield instead.
The distance varies by stove but many stoves are required to be eight to 36 inches away from a combustible wall.
Use porcelain tiles to keep the heat in check.
More info on the wood stove can be.
Keep a distance of at least 150mm 6 inches around the side of the burner.
The cement board is a heat resistant durable surface that.
How to install tile behind a wood stove 1.
Remove the drywall drywall is combustible and not a suitable material either for use behind the wood stove or for use underneath tile.
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.
Removing it from the wall behind the wood stove allows you to install cement backerboard instead.
Tile behind wood stoves.
Measure the area where you plan to install tile.
Purchase the appropriate amount of tiles and cement board to cover.
When deciding between ceramic and porcelain tiles for your fireplace go for porcelain tiles.
The indoor wood stove project has begun.
Starting with a tile surround.
This will be the home of our new wood cook stove.