Install complete

Finally ready to burn.

Just Finished installing the custom mantle shield and got my hearth mat in place

I had the mantle shield custom made out of copper by a local metal fabricator. its hanging by ceramic spacers with a 1" gap. Should hopefully do the trick. best part about it, you can barely tell its there.

begreen said:

Lokk purty, but I go to ask: Is the rug temporary until a real hearth extension can be installed?

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I knew that was coming. for the time being, the stove only requires ember protection in front, so that's all I plan on doing. I do not want to mess with the wood floors or have a raised hearth extension there as it will almost protrude into a travel path of the room.

I also plan on using the side loading door so I dont fore-see anything falling out the front onto the mat.

Highbeam said:

Is it bare copper? Do you expect it to oxidize into a dull brown? If not, you'll want to paint it with clear paint or something to protect the shine.

It does look good, the copper.

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From what I am told by the store that made it; It should not really oxidize much or change color greatly since its inside and will not see direct sunlight.

As for the ember mat, I do plan on securing it in place.

Love the wood storage area, keeps the mess in one spot.

BobUrban said:

No where near as pretty as your install but this gives you an idea as to what tile can look like. With the Dura rock inset to the floor and time I am up 1/2" from the floor so I trimed it out with oak but done a little differently you could place them flush with the wood floor so a vacuum could be run right over it. Just an fyi - your install looks great!!
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Thanks for the kind comments, when deciding on what stove to get we lucked out that the oslo complimented the hearth so well, also lucked out it was a great stove and lucked out even more that it barely fit with the short leg kit! The house definiltly has a modern country feel to it, so I really appreciate the comments.

That is what I am leaning toward, thin brick that will match the existing brick. just not too motivated to rip up the oak floors yet tho. I know i know..

Here is a more recent picture with the stoves new best friend.

Scotty Overkill said:

Very very NICE! I love the fireplace, the stove choice, the mantel AND that custom shield. I also love how clean and "tight" everything looks there, classy yet definitely COUNTRY!

As for your ember mat, in the long-term I would definitely consider inlaid tile in front of the stove. Maybe use cement board and those veneer bricks, that would pull everything together. Or even a thin stone veneer for the hearth extension. Either way, that is one beautiful job you've done there, thanks for sharing!

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