How To Build A Raised Tile Hearth

An easy to follow diy tutorial on how to build a raised fireplace hearth.

How to build a raised tile hearth. The hearth is the area in front of a fireplace usually tiled and raised. Laying a hearth for a log burner from natural riven slate limestone or similar most of the hearths i fit are simple riven slate various hues but usually grey or limestone black. I bought two sheets of 3 x 5 cement backer board in the 1 2 size. Place the two 2 by 4 by 48 inch boards parallel to each other on a work surface 45 inches apart.

But first i need to build a raised fireplace hearth that will be able to withstand the weight of my new tile. Q a tile fireplace hearth fireplaces q a text. Tile your hearth using any porcelain ceramic or stone you desire. Make it 48 by 48 inches so that it will be large enough to hold the stove extra wood and tools for the stove.

This creates an even and balanced layout with cut tiles on the edges and in back of the stove where they are less likely to be seen. 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. My wife and i wanted to remodel the dated fireplace in our living room. However it has more important things to do than look pretty.

Position the two 2 by 4 by 45 inch boards between the 48 inch boards to create a. The materials are inexpensive compared to granite or honed slate. We recently put down hardwood floor around a raised brick hearth. If any cuts would create a tile less than 1 inch cheat the grout lines to absorb this measurement rather than use a tile sliver.

They both provide a rough and ready but pleasing rustic type hearth. Plan the layout of the hearth with a full tile in the front center of the design. I just clamped a. I ve since removed the raised hearth and we re putting down ceramic tile.

Make your fireplace into a statement piece again. Using a backer board scoring tool i cut two pieces to fit into the void in the hearth. This was much easier than i thought it would be. The 2 inch edges should be on the work surface.

Below we show you how to tile your own fireplace hearth and include tips on tiling over an already finished surface. Make sure to leave space between the tiles to account for grout. Mark edge tiles that need to be cut.