Please help! DIY-er out of their element

[Lgoldsworthy]

This is the hearth my husband and I are planning on putting a wood stove on.

Previously, tenants glued peel and stick tile down directly onto the pavers. I got the glue up, but the hearth is looking a little rough. We sanded a test patch, and we're pretty sure these are concrete pavers. We have also repaired the grout.

What can we do to refinish these pavers? What do we put on them? We've looked into masonry sealant, high temp paint (but that seems to be for the stove itself), and concrete stain.....but we have no idea what we are doing.

 

[begreen]

The most important thing to start with is to make sure the clearances for the stove are properly honored and safe. What are this hearth's dimensions? The hearth also needs to provide the required protection for the flooring underneath it. This requirement varies with stove model. What stove is being considered for this location?

 

[Lgoldsworthy]

We've double checked all of the dimensions, clearances, etc and they're all in order. We're putting in a Lopi Rockport.

 

[begreen]

We've double checked all of the dimensions, clearances, etc and they're all in order. We're putting in a Lopi Rockport.

The hearth may meet the insulation requirements but it does not look deep enough. The Rockport requires a minimum 44" deep hearth. Also, there is cabinetry wood on the left that looks like it will be closer than 16", the required side clearance. The brick veneer offers no protection. If it is on cement board then the rear and side 16" clearances are to the studs. If the brick is on plywood, then the clearance is to the plywood.