Stove Install Question - Tile floor.

[firecracker_77]

I am tiling a very small surface area, directly over concrete slab. Is there a particular tile that will be better, less likely to crack? Is there a thickness I should be looking for?

With such a small area, the cost of different materials will be nominal when choosing between ceramic or stone tile. The labor and trim for my hearth will cost me more.

 

[begreen]

It depends on the look you are trying to achieve. I like porcelain tile, but stone can be very nice too.

 

[RichVT]

I used porcelain tile that looks like slate. Figured it would be more scratch resistant than the real thing.

 

[mygasfireplacerepair]

If installed correctly, it shouldn't matter too much the thickness. But a ceramic or porcelain tile would be a lot easier to clean and maintain. I would recommend if you use a natural stone product (ie slate) that you use a high quality sealer that would protect against water, oil, ect.

 

[firecracker_77]

If installed correctly, it shouldn't matter too much the thickness. But a ceramic or porcelain tile would be a lot easier to clean and maintain. I would recommend if you use a natural stone product (ie slate) that you use a high quality sealer that would protect against water, oil, ect.

Thanks all you guys. So if I use the stone, after it's down, put the sealer on it and let dry for a couple days, then have the stove moved in. I saw that on some tile websites and it's about $50 a jug. I bet with such a small area, it won't take much. I'm probably going to make my hearth much bigger than standard hearth pads, so I can have ashes and debris fall without worrying about the adjacent carpet. Highbeam I belive and some others have carpet, and it doesn't seem to cause a problem.

The first stove installed a couple years ago pictured in my profile is on ceramic tile and that has worked out nicely. Stone can be had for a couple dollars per tile, so there is almost no difference in price. I think the stone might look real nice if it holds up. Once the stove is in place, there shouldn't be any real wear on it.