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    Choosing tiles and adhesive for wood stove hearth

    Thanks gcol. I thought because of the heating causing expansion, I would need a flexible grout. The BAL specs say that the rapidset adhesive is suitable for heated screeds/limited movement when the admix is added, so this seems like it might be more suitable given the 150 degree maximum...
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    Choosing tiles and adhesive for wood stove hearth

    Thanks very much for the advice - I might keep an eye out for the Granfix brand if it's much cheaper. Your suggestion about stripping the plaster might be the way to go, but doesn't fire cement only harden properly when subjected to heat? Is it suitable to tile over after being left to dry at...
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    Choosing tiles and adhesive for wood stove hearth

    Hello, I'm getting a wood stove installed in my house. It will be free standing - there's no existing fireplace or chimney - so I need to make a hearth and surround. The floor is concrete and the wall the stove will be up against is internal plastered brick. I'm thinking of using...
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