Newbie looking for install picture forums...diy pellet floor protector

[zrtmatos]

I am new to this forum but have looked before to find how to's and diy on building floor protection for a pellet stove, in my case a Lopi Leyden (2008 model). I am unable to find a good forum with pics on making up a hearth floor protector and the install through a wall.

Can someone steer me to it?

By the way, I love this forum

 

[smoke show]

start here- https://www.hearth.com/talk/search/7722354/?q=hearth+pad&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=14+29

 

[StormPanic]

Mine consists of 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood + 1/2" cement board and ceramic tile. Edging is just cheap pine. Probably cost me less than $100 for the whole thing. Pic can be seen here:

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/pellet-stove-in-basement-of-split-entry.93344/page-2

 

[zrtmatos]

SCAS, do you have any build pics of how you put that together?

Smoke Show , any particular forum you know of or any search criteria to use?

 

[TheMightyMoe]

My signature has hearth build and wall punch pictures.

 

[zrtmatos]

Thanks TheMightyMoe. Nice install and pics.

Exactly what I was looking for. So no plywood base needed? Just 1/2 inch ( I assume) backerboard/durock with tile affixed with adhesive? No problem with it cracking when you moved it into place?

 

[TheMightyMoe]

I followed the minimum requirement per the Harman manual. I built the pad in place, if I were to ever move it, I would put plywood underneath to support it.

 

[zrtmatos]

How did you attach the wood trim? I missed that part in your install.

 

[TheMightyMoe]

Liquid nails, and large door clamps. If you do a wood base under the cement board, you could glue and nail. (Wood base is preferred for most people)

 

[Vognorth]

Just finished our hearth pad last night. Didn't take any build pics, but attached a photo if it helps you get a general idea. Basically a 40"x40" square with corners cut off. Used 2"x2" 's for main outline and internal bracing; half-inch OSB screwed to top of that, and finally half-inch cement board on top of the OSB. All the 2"x2", and OSB was glued and screwed; used layer of thin set between OSB and cement board; then tiled away. Border is cedar with a natural stain, and top coated with 3 coats water base satin. You will want to use special coated screws on the cement board so they don't corrode. Rented a tile saw from local hardware store. I'm a total amateur...just comfortable with hand and power tools...if I can do it, anyone can do it. Post pics when you get yours done.

 

[zrtmatos]

Just finished our hearth pad last night. Didn't take any build pics, but attached a photo if it helps you get a general idea. Basically a 40"x40" square with corners cut off. Used 2"x2" 's for main outline and internal bracing; half-inch OSB screwed to top of that, and finally half-inch cement board on top of the OSB. All the 2"x2", and OSB was glued and screwed; used layer of thin set between OSB and cement board; then tiled away. Border is cedar with a natural stain, and top coated with 3 coats water base satin. You will want to use special coated screws on the cement board so they don't corrode. Rented a tile saw from local hardware store. I'm a total amateur...just comfortable with hand and power tools...if I can do it, anyone can do it. Post pics when you get yours done.

That came out great, hard to believe it is not a commercial piece in a store! Thanks for the input, yes, I will post pics later on.

 

[movemaine]

Somewhere I had seen someone tale outdoor patio pavers, and backed them with rubber as to not scratch the floor, and made an interesting hearth.