ANSWER - Ceramic tile behind a woodstove works very well as long as it's installed correctly over the right type of substrate. ... It's important, though, that the tile is attached to a surface that's not affected by heat. It's best to use a concrete substrate like a mortar bed or a cementitious backer unit.
What flooring should be under a wood stove?
(1) Any type of concrete patio blocks or house bricks will make a safe, heat & fireproof floor for a wood stove. Used = recycled materials are least expensive. If you live near a brick factory you can obtain cull bricks or brick tiles cheap or free-of-charge.Aug 18, 2016
What is the most heat resistant tile?
Ceramic Tile
What do you put on the wall behind a wood burning stove?
Type X drywall is a common material used for wood stove installations. Type X is a gypsum-based drywall that is 5/8 inch thick and is installed on each side of a 2-inch by 4-inch wood stud, spaced 16 inches on center or spaced 24 inches on center. between studs.
Can you put a wood stove on ceramic tile?
If it is porous then it can be stained by smoke and it can be more difficult keeping clean. Using a either a glazed ceramic tile, or dense unglazed ceramic tile or a dense natural stone can work.
What tiles to put behind a wood burning stove?
Installing tile behind a wood stove provides heat protection, color, texture and warmth to the area. Ceramic or clay tiles provide the most protection and are moderately easy to install.
What kind of tiles go under a wood stove?
Using a either a glazed ceramic tile, or dense unglazed ceramic tile or a dense natural stone can work. To keep it stain resistant use a tile that is either impervious or vitreous to moisture, which is also normally an indication it will have a denser body and be more chip resistant.
What tiles to use behind a stove?
Ceramic or porcelain tiles for a backsplash behind the stove provides a durable, heat-resistant surface that combats inevitable oil splatters and sauce splashes, while offering tons of room for a creative kitchen wall décor.