Protecting the carpet.

[kestrel]

I am thinking of installing carpetting over the hardwood in front of my stove. I have about two feet of brick that extends out in front of the stove but am concerned about that rare occurence where an ember rolls out of the stove (Jotul Castine) and puts a burn mark on the carpet. Does anyone have something they use to protect carpetting near their woodburner?

 

[tfdchief]

Wool or Fiberglass rugs don't burn and are sold at nearly all fireplace and hearth supplies like http://www.woodlanddirect.com/ and http://www.northlineexpress.com/

 

[Dix]

What about a nice hearth rug?

http://www.plowhearth.com/product.a...l=&cm;_pos=&cur;_index=&cm;_type=&pcode=10813

Easy peasey.

 

[keydiver]

I side load on my waterford ashling and use a half moon hearth rug to protect the carpet beyond the tile. The one in the pic should be adequate for you.

 

[begreen]

Is the hard wood floor shot? We find it sooooo much easier to clean up around the stove now that the carpet is gone and hardwood is in place.

 

[kestrel]

Yeah, the hardwood is shot. It's actually pine and probably been there for 100 years. I also like the idea of having a nice soft carpet to lay down on near the fire. Thanks for the responses. The hearth rugs look like just the ticket.

 

[Swamp Fox]

I went to Northern Tools and bought a welding blanket. It's about 4X6 and I lay it down when I load or clean out the ashes. Then I fold it up and lay it aside. It has saved a few burns.