Transitioning from hardwood to a hearth is tricky whether the hearth is level with the floor or raised.
Picture frame fireplace hardwood.
How to install hardwood flooring around a fireplace.
The first example to the right shows a tiled hearth with a control chalk line that designates where the top of the picture frame will end.
Hardwood at fireplace hearths.
Before we make our first cut we verify the hearth size with the tile contractor and ask how much space to allow for the grout which can add 1 8 to 1 4 inch between each tile.
Trimming a wood floor around a hearth.
For glue down floors your groove should be facing out preventing excess.
Installing 3 4 x 4 prefinished brazilian cherry floor best results can be accomplished by nailing and.
Accuracy is key so we measure and dry fit often.
Most often the wood picture frame surrounds a tile hearth.
For best results the picture frame should be installed before the installation work nears the area.
The wood requires expansion gaps on all sides to.
We picture frame every fireplace we do.
You place the boards on the subfloor fit the tongue and groove ends together tap them to fit.