First I installed the chimney first to insure the hearth pad would be large enough to give clearances for wood stove.
I then built the base for the hearth pad from 3/4" plywood. The gap in the middle was to give me the width i required without having to buy more plywood. I recovered this plywood from the local dump.
Next i measured the cement board and mark for cutting
I screwed the cement board to the plywood with 8" spacing
I placed my tile to mark and cut the cored pieces. I built this specifically this size to eliminate having to cut more tiles.
I then mixed mortar and placed tiles. Then grouted the next day.
Finished product after trim, and wood stove installed. Total cost for chimney and tile. $1500.00 I saved about $3000 doing it myself
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