Replacement Hearthstone Stove With An Enamel Finish ?

[Flame]

Unfortunately after following a rigid break in procedure last year. At winters mid season I located a crack a long a white vein in one of my side stones of my Mansfield. Then near the end of the season I had one more appear a long what was another fairly straight white vein. Although the cracks go all the way through, to the inside, I have not noticed any air leaking in through the cracks. I even checked it with a candle flame while a good draw was pulling air in. I reported the cracks to my dealer and after some considerable time they have generously agreed to replace the entire stove after this season is over (kudos to Enchanted Fireside). This stove has a matte black finish and I am considering paying the extra amount to upgrade my replacement stove with the brown enamel finish. Does any one have a hearthstone stove with an enamel finish ? I am wondering how this finish holds up in the long run. I think the dealer thought I was nuts because I have become so attached to "my" stove that I hated to give it up even for a new replacement. Common sense kicked in and of course I will do this. But I'll still miss my baby when the day comes :down:

 

[abj1969]

i have the tribute in the Seafoam Enamel. this is the second year we have it and the finish still looks as good as the day we bought it.

 

[Catskill]

I have the brown enamel. I think it makes the look of the stove more "rich". Being careful not to chip the finish is something to be aware of. All things considered I'd upgrade.

 

[Flame]

Thanks for the input guys. I have been trying to look up pricing difference but it seems Hearthstone does not like to have pricing on the web. I believe it is around $200-$300 more for the enamel finish. If that turns out to be the case then I'll go for it. In the meantime I'll keep putting this one to good use. Last night for Halloween we were walking around in T-shirts and short PJ's at a toasty 79 degrees. I wouldn't dream of that using oil

 

[Highbeam]

Here's your pricing:

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And an attached photo of the brown which I think looks pretty nice. That or the gloss black for a more subtle color. I saw the seafoam in person and it isn't my style so be sure you see one in real life to determine if you like it. The wife and I just cleaned our plain black paint heritage this weekend and we have observed paint "damage" like fading and bare spots so I have found that the black paint isn't a lifetime finish.

 

[JonOfSunderland]

How does one go about repairing a cracked soapstone tile in an out of warranty stove? Can you cement or silicone it? Does the stone need to be cut out and replaced?

 

[edthedawg]

How does one go about repairing a cracked soapstone tile in an out of warranty stove? Can you cement or silicone it? Does the stone need to be cut out and replaced?

You may want to start a new thread on this one...

 

[Highbeam]

Take it apart to replace the stone. They are just big puzzles. I wouldn't want to do it but it is not unlike taking apart a cast iron stove to do the periodic resealing.

 

[Harley]

And an attached photo of the brown which I think looks pretty nice.

Ha!

Thanks, HB - I was going to throw that picture up, but you beat me to it. The enamel is actually holding up better that I thought it would - I thought after a few years of use,finish may show some tine "micro-cracks", but not at all... still looks as great as it did the day I brought the stove home.

I'm really partial to the brown enamel, but certainly go with what fits well in your house. I don't think you will be dissapointed. The black paint will lighten up over time, and I now I wouldn't want to "touch up" the cast frame on that stove (I'm a mess when it comes to painting anything :shut: )