My project is starting to look like something at least. This used to be a Majestic WM42 and is going to house a Jotul Oslo when all is said and done. The stove will sit about one third in the bump-out and two-thirds in the room on the hearth. I have a few questions, though, and appreciate all and any ideas or opinions.
I am using a natural stone veneer from Champlain Stone for the surround and the vertical edge of the hearth. Their installation instructions are vague on how to apply the stone to Durock. Do I need steel mesh and a scratch coat or just stick the stone to the Durock directly?
Inside the bump-out, I was originally going to just stucco, but now I think fire bricks would look much better. Can you use 1 inch thick fire bricks and stick them to Durock like veneer?
Last question. I am looking for ideas for the hearth itself. I was thinking flagstone, but that would be very hard to sweep ash off. Any ideas on a rustic looking hearth stone. The only thing I don't want is tile. The color should be somewhat tan, so bluestone is out. Right now I am kinda leaning toward 24x24 El Dorado stones that are 1.5 inches thick. They would require a lot of cutting to fit the shape of the heath, though.
This forum has been very helpful so far and thank you for the future help I am sure to ask for.
I am using a natural stone veneer from Champlain Stone for the surround and the vertical edge of the hearth. Their installation instructions are vague on how to apply the stone to Durock. Do I need steel mesh and a scratch coat or just stick the stone to the Durock directly?
Inside the bump-out, I was originally going to just stucco, but now I think fire bricks would look much better. Can you use 1 inch thick fire bricks and stick them to Durock like veneer?
Last question. I am looking for ideas for the hearth itself. I was thinking flagstone, but that would be very hard to sweep ash off. Any ideas on a rustic looking hearth stone. The only thing I don't want is tile. The color should be somewhat tan, so bluestone is out. Right now I am kinda leaning toward 24x24 El Dorado stones that are 1.5 inches thick. They would require a lot of cutting to fit the shape of the heath, though.
This forum has been very helpful so far and thank you for the future help I am sure to ask for.