On 7/30/2020 9:29 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 7/30/2020 8:04 AM, Abby wrote:

Thanks everyone for the advice. Yes the wood stove is still there
surrounded with brown brick. I removed the tiles and now I see a piece
of concrete that is level with the wood floor. Don't want to get into
the mess of removing concrete to allow for wood. I like the idea of
painting the concrete, perhaps the same colour as the brick?? and have
the floor refinisher put a trim around it. BTW, the contractor
suggested covering it with wood but I think that would be too high of
a ridge. Again, thanks for your thoughts - much appreciated!


You cannot put wood under a wood burning stove.Â* That is why concrete
and tile were use.Â* Fire code.

And you wouldn't want to even if were able...

I don't know if some of the laminates are rated for use or not, but
clearly this is a place to either put some nicer tile back down or take
the paint or some other suitable option. I've seen a sheet of 1/8" or
so steel used--serves as an additional radiator to the room as well
altho not advisable if have toddlers unless screened.

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