Fireplaces are not always situated flush with the flooring.
Fireplace hearth raised or floor level.
I used the factory cut edges and corners for the outside edge and left about 1 4 of space at the wall.
I ve since removed the raised hearth and we re putting down ceramic tile.
In our previous home the fr was about 28 x 16 with a 14 ceiling height and the raised hearth raised fireplace allowed us a good view of the fire from all parts of the room even while seated.
Natural gas propane and even electric fireplaces are often placed anywhere from 1 to 3 feet above floor level.
Our fr now is smaller with a 10 ceiling and we can see the floor level hearth and fire from anyplace in the room.
Transitioning from hardwood to a hearth is tricky whether the hearth is level with the floor or raised.
The fireplace hearth wasn t exactly square so i custom cut each side.
Trimming a wood floor around a hearth.
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My wife and i wanted to remodel the dated fireplace in our living room.
I was so excited when it all fit into place.
The first layer of backer board brought the hearth level with the hardwood floors.
The wood requires expansion gaps on all sides to.