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How to Lay Bricks for a Wood Stove Base

Traditionally, wood stoves are freestanding elements placed on top of some type of hearth or covered area that is rated for use with fireplaces and wood stoves. Slate tile, ceramic tile, cement, bricks and blocks are all common types of bases used for wood stoves. The placement of these bricks is a fairly straightforward process and can be done by anyone with some spare time, access to general tools and a basic working knowledge of construction methods. While the type of stone you use will depend on personal preference, the end results are a protected area your wood stove can use as a base.

Things You'll Need

  • Thinset mortar
  • Quarter inch notched trowel
  • Tape measure
  • Pencil
  • Chalk line
  • Framing square
  • Bucket
  • Drill and paddle
  • Grout bag
  • Margin trowel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Determine the size of your base for your stove. As a general rule, the brick base needs to extend at least 18 inches out from the wood stove on all sides, but the exact dimensions can vary depending on the manufacturer of your wood stove.

    • 2

      Lay out the dimensions of the brick base area with a pencil, tape measure and chalk line. Start with the face of the base and draw two marks on the floor. Pop a chalk line between these two marks. Mark the outer edges on the side and use a framing square to draw the lines square. Repeat the chalk line process for the back side of the base area, giving you a boxed in area.

    • 3

      Mix up some thinset in a bucket with the drill and paddle. Spread it onto the floor for the bricks with the notched trowel. Press the bricks into the base of mortar and allow as much as you want for grout joints, not to exceed 1/2 inch. Let the installation dry for 24 hours.

    • 4

      Mix up some grout in the bucket and fill the grout bag. Insert the tip of the bag into the joints and squeeze the bag. Fill the joints until they are slightly more than full. Wait an hour and then cut the excess off with the margin trowel, leaving behind a smooth base. Let the installation dry for 72 hours before using the wood stove.

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