Princess Ultra - Hearth Pad Question

[Nelson]

Hey Everyone-

I recently (this spring) purchased a new Princess Ultra (PE1006UBK) for my basement remodel (different thread and will update that with pics when I'm completely done!). My question right now is around hearth pads. I had originally planned on building my own. However, I started looking around and realized I could buy one! Seeing as this is for a lower level, I'm not sure that I am super picky about what it looks like, etc. and not having to build one would saving me time that I don't really have. Soooooo, I'm wondering about clearances and what not. This would be going on top of vinyl plank flooring and i know I just need ember protection for the Princess. I see that I can get a 48" x 48" hearth pad but that doesn't seem like it would be large enough for a corner install - i'm not planning to use heat shields on the walls so I need 14" from each corner to the wall. Seems like Front and Back should be ok.

At any rate, looking for other folks experiences with these pre-assembled hearth pads - especially anyone who is using one that has a Princess Ultra.

Thanks!
Andy

 

[Nelson]

I think the other option would be just some sort of ember protection like tempered glass. If folks have used something like glass, would appreciate thoughts on where they have acquired said glass (or other non-combustable material).

 

[Highbeam]

It’s nice that you only need ember protection. Just figure out the required size of the pad and whether you like the look and price.