Recent content by DanScarfe

So, having decided on using some tiles as suggested above I need to bring the constructional hearth up to finished floor level. I reckon I need to add approximately 2cm in height over the whole area. What is best to do this with? Was thinking of concrete and have read elsewhere on here that...

Yeah, I've looked at that previously. Our construction hearth is actually full depth, I lifted the floor boards adjacent to it before starting the new flooring and I'd estimate it to be about 400mm thick so should be more than adequate. I like the idea with the tiles, going to go to a local...

Good tip, cheers. As it stands we have laminate on top of floor boards (with a layer of underlay between. I guess I could build up the construction hearth to finished floor level and do as you mention. I would just be a bit concerned that the tiles would snap at the edges it someone stood on it...

Thanks measureitonce. I don't think our house is all that well insulated although we have just has new windows and doors in the room where the stove is going. We have our fitter round for a chat last week and he recommended something along the lines of 4 or 5kW. I guess we'll see As for the...

Hi everyone After many years lurking and picking up generally good tips I have decided to join and post my first question. We moved into a 1930s terraced property and are currently in the process of knocking the back two downstairs rooms inot a kitchen diner. Part of this process has...