Finishing a hearth.

[trialscot]

I'm on the point of laying the last 5" or 6" of concrete for a hearth for a wood burning stove and all the advice I see is to make the hearth level with the floorboards.
I would like the hearth to finish up tiled and about 2" above the level of the floor.
Would it make sense to put an inch or so of wood round to make a little shutter and have the constructional hearth at the right height for tiling to end up at the desired level?.

 

[noseall]

if you want the hearth raised then so be it. it's your choice.

shuttering sounds ok to me, just make sure it is secure. a lot of people underestimate the 'push' of concrete.

 

[trialscot]

Thanks again.