We picture frame every fireplace we do.
Picture frame fireplace hardwood.
How to install hardwood flooring around a fireplace.
Accuracy is key so we measure and dry fit often.
Trimming a wood floor around a hearth.
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.
The fireplace will not be an issue.
You place the boards on the subfloor fit the tongue and groove ends together tap them to fit.
Hardwood at fireplace hearths.
Most often the wood picture frame surrounds a tile hearth.
If i choose to picture frame the hearth without expansion gap will it lead to inadequate room for the woodfloor to expand during summer time since partially it only get 3 4 expansion at one end.
The wood requires expansion gaps on all sides to.
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.
For glue down floors your groove should be facing out preventing excess.
Laying hardwood flooring is relatively simple.