Over the wood or onto the floor ?

It's just that if I mount it on the floor, the wood floor comes quite a
way up the hearth panel, and it looks better over the wood.

But doing this raises the hearth level quite a way over the existing
floor of the fire back, so this would need to be raised with slate or
tiles or somesuch ?

How have other people mounted theirs.

Similarly with the marble fire surround insert, does this go to the
floor or sit on top of the hearth ?

Securing the marble to the wall, splodges of mortar, or screw and plug
?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Cheers

Paul.

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Over the wood or onto the floor ?

Whichever looks the best


It's just that if I mount it on the floor, the wood floor comes quite a
way up the hearth panel, and it looks better over the wood.

You already answered your own question then


But doing this raises the hearth level quite a way over the existing
floor of the fire back, so this would need to be raised with slate or
tiles or somesuch ?

Then it will look gash


How have other people mounted theirs.

Tiles onto the existing concrete "hearth" base then carpet or wood up to the
tiles.


Similarly with the marble fire surround insert, does this go to the
floor or sit on top of the hearth ?

Seee above


Securing the marble to the wall, splodges of mortar, or screw and plug
?

If using this lot for a real fire then solid fixing is essential when the
sweep comes to sort the soot.
Otherwise use stiff base plaster mix, layer onto rear of marble and press
into position. Retain until dry with prop.



Any thoughts appreciated.

Fekin newbie's

zymurgy wrote:
Over the wood or onto the floor ?

It's just that if I mount it on the floor, the wood floor comes quite a
way up the hearth panel, and it looks better over the wood.

But doing this raises the hearth level quite a way over the existing
floor of the fire back, so this would need to be raised with slate or
tiles or somesuch ?

How have other people mounted theirs.

Similarly with the marble fire surround insert, does this go to the
floor or sit on top of the hearth ?

Securing the marble to the wall, splodges of mortar, or screw and plug
?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Any clues ?

My marble fire panel is still leant against the wall.

Has anyone bought one new and can quote the instructions ;-)

P.

wrote:
zymurgy wrote:
Over the wood or onto the floor ?

It's just that if I mount it on the floor, the wood floor comes quite a
way up the hearth panel, and it looks better over the wood.

But doing this raises the hearth level quite a way over the existing
floor of the fire back, so this would need to be raised with slate or
tiles or somesuch ?

How have other people mounted theirs.

Similarly with the marble fire surround insert, does this go to the
floor or sit on top of the hearth ?

Securing the marble to the wall, splodges of mortar, or screw and plug
?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Any clues ?

My marble fire panel is still leant against the wall.

Has anyone bought one new and can quote the instructions ;-)

Top tip.

When waiting (in vain) for any advice from the group about marble
hearth installation. Don't leave it next to the fireplace, where your
girlfriend will walk upon it thinking it will bear her weight without
cracking it in half.

Cheers guys.

Paul.