I am building my own hearth pad for a new woodstove. I have access to Micore 300 in 5/8th inch thickness (4x8 sheets). I am wondering if I build my frame and cover it with the micore then tile, or does it need plywood on the frame then micore, then tile? Also, would there be any reason to add a layer of sheet metal and if so, at what level in the pad? Will liquid nails hold tile to micore, or do I need to use thinset or some other adhesive?
Should I use cement board as the material directly below my tiles?
Does anyone know the R-Value of Micore 300 in 5/8th inch thickness? If I figured correct, it is 1.28.
How many layers of the Micore should I use so the pad could be used with any stove down the road?
Would 5/8th inch firerock be of use to me in this project?
I'm open to all ideas.
Thank you in advance for your input.
PJM
Should I use cement board as the material directly below my tiles?
Does anyone know the R-Value of Micore 300 in 5/8th inch thickness? If I figured correct, it is 1.28.
How many layers of the Micore should I use so the pad could be used with any stove down the road?
Would 5/8th inch firerock be of use to me in this project?
I'm open to all ideas.
Thank you in advance for your input.
PJM