Tile On Top Of Hardwood To Create Hearth

Porcelain tile comes in a range of different grades.

Tile on top of hardwood to create hearth.

You need to make sure this mortar bed is in the same plane and it s at the right height so the finished tile surface is 3 4 of an inch below the wood floor. Add 7 8 of an inch to the thickness of the tile and that s the distance the finished mud floor must be down from the surface of the wood. Add 7 8 of an inch to the thickness of. Set a beating block on top of the tiles and beat them evenly into the mortar with a rubber mallet.

So far so good. To create this recess you ll smooth the wet mortar with a wood rod you make. Mark edge tiles that need to be cut. Lay a level on top to ensure they are even.

The first example to the right shows a tiled hearth with a control chalk line that designates where the top of the picture frame will end. Well actually in the center the hardwood is even lower than the brick as the floor dips a bit apparently my preference would be to lay the tile so it s level with the hardwood so i wouldn t have a lip at all around the fireplace. Slide it next to the hearth and mark a line on the hearth along the top of the hardwood. This gives you the requisite 1 8 inch you need for the thinset that will be used to bond the tile to the cured mortar mud base.

Starting at the front edge of the hearth dry lay a line of tiles in one of the quadrants beginning at the center line and moving out to the edge. Beat in further any high tiles and pry up low tiles to. 2 place a diamond tipped blade into an. When it comes to tiling a fireplace hearth choosing a glazed porcelain tile makes the best choice because they are denser and more durable that non glazed or non porcelaln tiles.

Make sure to leave space between the tiles to account for grout.