Hearth extension finished (pics)

[bfunk13]

I finally finished the hearth pad extension.
I think it turned out pretty good. I didn't want it to really stand out.
Was wanting it to kind of blend in with the rest of the fireplace.
Ive got 26" from hearth to carpet. I removed the carpet and laid some 1/2"
hardi backer. Tiled and grouted. I had the carpet finished, cut, tack stripped and tucked for $75.00
I am no carpet guy so it was worth it.

Any suggestions what to do with the old registers in the front?

Brad

 

[ansehnlich1]

Hey that turned out great! You got a BLAZE KING there?

As for those registers, first thing I'd do is get a can of stove paint and paint 'em black, OR, you could get some decorative cast iron to go over those openings, OR, maybe a nicely painted scene on slate, screw that on there.

 

[bfunk13]

Yeah its a BlazeKing , and i love it!
Ya know i never thought of painting black.
Might actually look cool.
Thanks!

Brad

 

[Pagey]

That looks really nice, Brad. Great job on the extension!

 

[edthedawg]

It looks good! One word of caution - and i think it's not applicable in your case due to the extremely tall hearth and the fact you have an insert - is that Hardi-Backer is not recommended for most hearth applications. Like I said, probably not an issue in this case but a word of warning to other viewers where the heat will be directly over the Hardibacker - it's a genuine concern.

Where do those heat registers go? Part of the house HVAC system? Or part of whatever used to be in the fireplace? Are they still doing anything?

 

[bfunk13]

As far as i know i am only in need of ember protection with my set up.

The registers are part of the old fireplace. I suppose they were to bring in cold
air from the floor and heat it. I dont know it never really did much. They are not doing anything right now.

Brad

 

[edthedawg]

Just noticed the Strat and it hit me: Custom inset subwoofer / speaker panels. Freakin' sweet!

 

[North of 60]

Nice work on the extension Brad. I bet you were finally able to give your heating machine a workout through that cold snap. Im sure glad your loving your new investment. The BK that is.
N of 60

 

[begreen]

Nice clean job there. It looks great. Looks like it has the seal of approval from junior too!

 

[bfunk13]

Just noticed the Strat and it hit me: Custom inset subwoofer / speaker panels. Freakin' sweet!

Thanks guys!

Brad