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Home Business: Hearth Construction From "Home Transformations" episode DHTR-207

To protect the new laminated flooring from the gas stove, a hearth is constructed. After the hearth is built, the gas stove is installed.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F

Materials:

Hearth Construction

slate tile
grout
trowel
float
thin-set mortar
b/c plywood
glue
screws
trim stock
chop saw

Gas Stove Installation

gas stove
instructions

Hearth Construction

1. A hearth will protect the flooring and create a stable place to install the stove.

2. To make the hearth, cut two pieces of 3/4-inch plywood. In this project, b/c grade plywood was used because it has a rougher finish (figure A).

3. To get the 1-1/2 inch thickness needed for the hearth, apply glue to one board and sandwich them together (figure B). Secure with 1-1/4 inch screws (figure C).

4. For design, cut off the two front corners of the frame (figure D).

5. To cover the rough edges of the plywood, use 1-3/4 inch trim and attach it to the plywood so that it stands proud about a quarter inch (figure E). The lip will receive the slate tile later.

6. Once the glue sets, conceal the nail holes with putty.

7. Sand the surface smooth with a hand sander (figure F).

8. Install the tile on top of the hearth (figure G). Once the tile is all dry fit, cut the pieces to proper dimension with a wet tile saw.

9. Once the thin set mortar is mixed, spread a coat onto the surface of the plywood (figure H).

Figure G

Figure H

10. Place the tiles in position.

11. Finish by filling the gaps between the tiles with grout (figure I).

12. Mix the grout with water until it has a smooth consistency. The idea is to mash the grout into the space with a float and trowel.

13. Once the hearth is complete, set it in place (figure J) and get ready to install the gas stove.

Figure I

Figure J

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