Comments on: I recently bought a house. It has a wood stove on cermanic tile. The wall just has cement backer board?

By: amy az

amy az — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:42:31 +0000

Tile usually meets the building code.Since you have backer board why not use it for it’s intended purpose tile or stone.

By: mobildik

mobildik — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:16:36 +0000

Fireplace shops sell different types of wall boards than meet most building codes. Try to find a dealer that sells your brand of wood stove. They should have access to manufacturers recommendations on safety clearances. You might also get the information on line. Give them the model of your wood stove.

By: dirty j

dirty j — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:44:05 +0000

RELAX, IF THE WALLS ARE REALLY 3 FEET FROM THE STOVE YOU CAN PUT WHATEVER MATERIAL YOU WANT ON THE WALLS.

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:12:39 +0000

Quarry tile (marble, granite, slate, etc.) is a safe bet for around anything that produces a good amount of heat.

By: KikiD

KikiD — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:34:09 +0000

In WA state, with a *certified* wood stove, the clearence is anywhere from 18 to 24 inches. You can put anything non-combustable on that wall… tile, rock, brick, Z brick, or metal plating with 1″ air space from backer board. You could always check with the court house to find out what your local building codes are.

By: Mr. Know-it-all

Mr. Know-it-all — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:23:36 +0000

Codes are local, usually by county. Requirements can usually be gotten for free from your county planning office. You’ll most likely be able to use a clay-based tile. You local codes will decide if you have to use a high-heat mortar or not, it’s always best to check before starting work.

Good luck!

By: a2z_4me

a2z_4me — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:14:34 +0000

Ours has those fake bricks as a wall behind it, and a brick base for the woodburner to set on. Sounds like the distance from the wall is pretty standard, about the same for ours. The Red brick finishing looks pretty good.

By: mark

mark — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:09:16 +0000

You need to check with your local codes for options and requirements. I would say that whatever material you use , it needs to be fire retardant. Perhaps a stone tile, or extend the ceramic floor tiles onto the wall. Is the flue for the stove going into the wall, or does it go up into the ceiling. That will also impact your choices of materials