I'm close but not there yet. I'm in the process of adding and refinishing hardwood flooring near the end of it seems a never ending renovation. I would like the tile or final finish of the hearth pad for a new Heritage Hearthstone (r=1.2) to be flush to the top of the 3/4" red oak flooring but have not found anything that will satisfy this. Is it possible to thinset tile to the surface of Fiberfrax? I've read in posts that doing this with Micor is not suggested because it is too soft but have not seen anything describing the strengths of Fiberfrax. Is it possible to bond sheet-metal of sufficient gauge to the surface of Micor and then tile? I'm guessing that I will need to add a tapered piece of oak trim around the tile and end up with something around 1-3/8" total height using micor or fiberfax, concrete board and tile. I would prefer to be flush or to be just slightly above the existing floor as the stove will be placed close to center of a small home between the kitchen and living room.
The only other question would be "Should I get Blueblack enamel or Matte Black finish on my new Heritage?"
Thanks for any help or advice.
The only other question would be "Should I get Blueblack enamel or Matte Black finish on my new Heritage?"
Thanks for any help or advice.