Hello, I'm having my wood stove installed pretty soon, I put some cement board on the wall behind (installer said the insurance company's like to see it). I don't need it to reduce clearances, but I really don't want to tile it, he told me a lot of people just float it with mortar so I could get it to match my walls somewhat there imperfect smooth texture. Anyone done this or have any thoughts?
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Did you apply the cement board to the sheetrock or remove the sheetrock to place the cement board right on the studs?
Once you’re sure it’s not needed for clearances I would take it off and repair the screw holes with drywall mud. Sand and paint. Your installer is a putz. He wasted your time and money.
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