Hey guys getting ready to start working on my alcove, gotta do the ripout so wanna start getting the ideas down for what I wanna do when I start putting it together.
Right now I plan on doing the cement backer board and was going to go with porcelain tiles that I wanted to match my entryway and kitchen. I was thinking maybe doing a similar colored stone on the bottom as I was wondering if the tiles would support the weight of the stove. I am pretty sure they can if done properly but would like some input on that.
Another question is if I go up part way with the tiles how far do you have to go up the sides of the alcove? I think up above the level of the stove but not sure.
Also the final question I have is I am pretty sure with the stove I am getting a lennox performer st210, I will have plenty of clearance as far as minimal clearances go. However I wanted to over do it just a tad. Was wondering if you put the sheet metal if that goes against the combustables then the backerboard over that then the tile. Would it be better to do just a air space 1" thick then just have the backerboard and the time?
Kind of looking for the easiest way to get a little better clearances just to over do it a little bit.
Thanks for any input guys.
Right now I plan on doing the cement backer board and was going to go with porcelain tiles that I wanted to match my entryway and kitchen. I was thinking maybe doing a similar colored stone on the bottom as I was wondering if the tiles would support the weight of the stove. I am pretty sure they can if done properly but would like some input on that.
Another question is if I go up part way with the tiles how far do you have to go up the sides of the alcove? I think up above the level of the stove but not sure.
Also the final question I have is I am pretty sure with the stove I am getting a lennox performer st210, I will have plenty of clearance as far as minimal clearances go. However I wanted to over do it just a tad. Was wondering if you put the sheet metal if that goes against the combustables then the backerboard over that then the tile. Would it be better to do just a air space 1" thick then just have the backerboard and the time?
Kind of looking for the easiest way to get a little better clearances just to over do it a little bit.
Thanks for any input guys.