What do you put around a log burner?

We recommend using porcelain tiles, which are very heat resistant. Most wood burning stoves have insulation blocks in the back and sides to minimise the heat escaping, and there should also be a minimum of 150mm (6 inches) around the back and the side of the stove for ventilation.

Can you enclose a wood burning stove?

There are minimum clearances to combustable surfaces. And if the stove is closer to a wall than it already is, you’ll have a house fire. Also you cannot put a structure any lower than 84 inches over the top of the stove as it gets to 500-600 degrees when in operation.

What can I put on the wall behind my wood stove?

Common fireproof wall ideas for behind a stove include stone, brick and tiles. The look of a wood burning stove can be enhanced by using a faux panel (such as a stone veneer look) or using a fireback.

Can a log burner be used outside?

Yes – you can put them anywhere in your garden. Wood burning stoves can be placed on patio or decking outside. Wood burning stoves are a great addition to any outdoor space. As long as you have the correct fittings and a sound chimney, your stove can be placed anywhere.

Can I use cement board behind my wood stove?

Safe wood stove installations require a heat shield that will prevent heat from the wood stove from creating a fire hazard in the building materials that form the exterior wall. Hardi cement board is an inexpensive solution that will form the foundation of an effective heat shield for any application.

How can I make my wood burning stove look better?

If you’re looking for wood burning stove living room ideas, achieve a contemporary look by choosing a dramatic black wood burner and mount it on a hearth of black tiles. Leave precision-pointed bricks behind the stove and fit a solid wood mantelpiece. Finish off the look with contrasting cream-painted walls.

What can I do with an old wood burning stove?

They make versatile and unique furniture pieces for interior decorating or outdoor living spaces, or can be recycled for yard decorations and flower containers. Antique wood stoves can be transformed into lighting fixtures that provide a gentle glow, romanticizing interior decorating or yard landscaping.

How close can a wood stove be to a stone wall?

At least 36 inches of clearance must be allowed between the top of a stove and an unprotected ceiling. Brick or stone provide little or no protection for a combustible wall since they are good conductors of heat.

Is cement board good for fireplace?

Yes, HardieBacker® 1/4″ Cement Board is deemed noncombustible when tested to ASTM E 136 and can be used in conjunction with other noncombustible materials around a fireplace. This does not mean that clearances to combustible building materials can be reduced by using HardieBacker 1/4″.

How can I make my log burner black again?

Cover the Area With a Tarp

  1. Cover the Area With a Tarp.
  2. Lay a tarp or plastic around the base of the wood stove before you begin.
  3. Remove Ash From the Stove.
  4. Empty the wood stove of ash and discard it in the compost pile or spread the ashes among landscaping that needs extra alkalinity.
  5. Vacuum Out Any Remaining Debris.

What kind of surround should I use for a log burner?

Most of our log burner surrounds come in stunning limestone, the perfect material for complementing both cast iron stoves and steel stoves. Not only does it look good, but limestone is also highly heat resistant, so you know it will stand the test of time. Take a look below for more log burner fireplace ideas…

What kind of surround should I get for my fireplace?

Get a custom stone veneer fireplace facing with built-in shelves and storage. Warm up on those cold Wisconsin winter days in front of a beautiful fireplace with a stone surround. From granite mantel shelf designs to quartz hearths, our custom stone fireplace surrounds are durable, elegant and low-maintenance.

What kind of stone do you use for a fireplace?

Cast stone is an imitation stone made of Portland cement, chemical admixtures and aggregates such as quartz, limestone, sand or granite. Cast stone is easier to create and mold versus natural stone needs to be quarried and cut. Cast stone can be colored depending on design demands and replicated throughout a building.

Can You frame a fireplace with a log burner?

Log Burner Fireplaces If you want to frame your stove with something more than a beam you can actually fit a whole log burner fireplace into your chimney. At Direct Stoves, our log burner fireplaces include a surround, hearth and inner hearth, plus a matching fireplace chamber.

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