Tiling a hearth

[Curquhart83]

Hi,

I'm about to tile my hearth and am looking for some advice. Due to the height of the lintol in my fireplace I am considering tiling straight onto my constructional hearth (which is made up of three flagstones) is this ok to do? I was worried about the possibility of the tiles cracking where the flagstones join? Could this be an issue? Or should I bond/fix a piece of plywood to the constructional hearth to tile onto?

I'm using a good quality thick tile that is suitable for hearths

Any advice would be greatly received

Cheers

 

[ree]

You dont fix wood on hearths. You should be ok to tile the constructional hearth and the fire opening back hearth - this obviously depends on what, if any, kind of fire or appliance you intend to use?

 

[Curquhart83]

Sorry should have made it clear that I'm installing a woodburning stove on a stand so there won't be any direct heat to the hearth

 

[geraldthehamster]

Sorry should have made it clear that I'm installing a woodburning stove on a stand so there won't be any direct heat to the hearth

Apologies if you're already familiar with the regulations, but you might want to check that your hearth is at the prescribed height:

http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/buildingregulations/approveddocuments/partj/

Cheers
Richard

 

[Curquhart83]

As long as there is a clear definition between hearth and floor it doesn't matter what height it is

 

[geraldthehamster]

As long as there is a clear definition between hearth and floor it doesn't matter what height it is

That's true, although a change in level is suggested as the way to achieve this, which is why you usually see one. 2.22-2.29 and diagrams 26/27 are your friends.

Cheers
Richard