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I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.

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On 7/29/2020 3:15 PM, Abby wrote:
I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.


Take out the ugly tile and put in nice tile or slate.

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On 7/29/2020 2:15 PM, Abby wrote:
I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was
on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the
old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how
to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood
floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.

Is the stove still there or has it, too, been removed now?

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On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 4:39:21 PM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 7/29/2020 3:15 PM, Abby wrote:
I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.


Take out the ugly tile and put in nice tile or slate.

+1

tile or stone sounds right. Maybe a wood trim around it.

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On Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:15:50 -0700 (PDT), Abby
wrote:

I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.

If you really want it level. I would cut out the concrete, put in a
mud bed and try to match the floor.
The other problem is cutting out that concrete is dirtier than
refinishing the floor. You can build a tent around it to mitigate the
dust but it is still messy. This is also one of those times when you
really need an N-95 respirator.
The other problem is the new floor won't match so you are stuck with a
contrasting something. It might be possible that your floor guy has
some aged oak he could use and make it a little closer to a match. The
pros know more than I do about this tho. I still use a lot of red oak
here and I know matching old wood is tough. Usually it takes years for
them to get close in color if they ever match at all.

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In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:15:50 -0700 (PDT), Abby
wrote:

I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.

You didn't answer whether the stove is still there or not.

If not, what do you plan to put there?

If they're the same level now and you cah't take out the concrete, I
can only recommend paint of some sort.

I've had good luck, in terms of appearance and probably longevity, with
auto paint like dark brown. because it's shiny, even without clear coat.

Mediium brown metallic or dark brown metallic. Of course the cement is
not metallica but it will still look good. YOu may need some kind of
primer for it to stick, I don't know.

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On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 12:49:44 AM UTC-2:30, micky wrote:
In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:15:50 -0700 (PDT), Abby
wrote:

I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.

You didn't answer whether the stove is still there or not.

If not, what do you plan to put there?

If they're the same level now and you cah't take out the concrete, I
can only recommend paint of some sort.

I've had good luck, in terms of appearance and probably longevity, with
auto paint like dark brown. because it's shiny, even without clear coat.

Mediium brown metallic or dark brown metallic. Of course the cement is
not metallica but it will still look good. YOu may need some kind of
primer for it to stick, I don't know.

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!

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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. That is why concrete
and tile were use. Fire code.

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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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On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 10:34:06 AM UTC-4, dpb wrote:
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.

--

Tile or stone would sure look a lot better with the refinished wood floor
than painted concrete.

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On 7/30/2020 9:33 AM, dpb wrote:
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.Â* 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.

--


My stove sits on top of about 2"+ of Arkansas field stone . It has
the same behind it and on the wall to the left side . Depends on the
kind of stove I suppose , but the floor under mine never gets very warm
at all . And the wall behind and to the side seldom gets over about 120°
unless I'm burning it wide open for several hours . By then to house is
way too hot to be comfortable ...
--
Snag

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On Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:19:10 -0400, micky
wrote:

In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:15:50 -0700 (PDT), Abby
wrote:

I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.

You didn't answer whether the stove is still there or not.

If not, what do you plan to put there?

If they're the same level now and you cah't take out the concrete, I
can only recommend paint of some sort.

I've had good luck, in terms of appearance and probably longevity, with
auto paint like dark brown. because it's shiny, even without clear coat.

Mediium brown metallic or dark brown metallic. Of course the cement is
not metallica but it will still look good. YOu may need some kind of
primer for it to stick, I don't know.
I'd knock off the old tile, fill in any pits and cracks, and apply an
epoxy "rock" finish

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On Thu, 30 Jul 2020 05:04:42 -0700 (PDT), Abby
wrote:

On Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 12:49:44 AM UTC-2:30, micky wrote:
In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:15:50 -0700 (PDT), Abby
wrote:

I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.

You didn't answer whether the stove is still there or not.

If not, what do you plan to put there?

If they're the same level now and you cah't take out the concrete, I
can only recommend paint of some sort.

I've had good luck, in terms of appearance and probably longevity, with
auto paint like dark brown. because it's shiny, even without clear coat.

Mediium brown metallic or dark brown metallic. Of course the cement is
not metallica but it will still look good. YOu may need some kind of
primer for it to stick, I don't know.

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!

Look into concrete acid staining. If you then seal it with a shiny
sealer you can get some pretty interesting designs.
You still might have to grind it to get any old grout or mastic off,
depending on how the tile was set

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On Thu, 30 Jul 2020 20:23:13 -0400, Clare Snyder
wrote:

On Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:19:10 -0400, micky
wrote:

In alt.home.repair, on Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:15:50 -0700 (PDT), Abby
wrote:

I am having my hardwood floor refinished. An old fireplace that was on a concert block was replaced with a wood stove so now part of the old block is covered with ugly ceramic tile. Any suggestions as how to handle a replacement? The concrete is level with the hardwood floor & I was hoping to avoid an elevated ridge.

You didn't answer whether the stove is still there or not.

If not, what do you plan to put there?

If they're the same level now and you cah't take out the concrete, I
can only recommend paint of some sort.

I've had good luck, in terms of appearance and probably longevity, with
auto paint like dark brown. because it's shiny, even without clear coat.

Mediium brown metallic or dark brown metallic. Of course the cement is
not metallica but it will still look good. YOu may need some kind of
primer for it to stick, I don't know.
I'd knock off the old tile, fill in any pits and cracks, and apply an
epoxy "rock" finish

I doubt that meets the fire code either. Epoxy out gasses some pretty
nasty stuff when it burns.