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A flat floor plate (also called a hearth pad or stove board) is a non-combustible base designed to protect your flooring from heat, sparks, and embers when installing a wood stove, pellet stove, or other heating appliance. Here's what you need to know:
Type | Material | Best For | Thickness | R-Value |
---|---|---|---|---|
Prefab Hearth Pad | Cement board + tile | Easy installation | 1-2" | R-0.5 |
Sheet Metal | Galvanized steel | Low-clearance stoves | 24-gauge | R-0 |
Micore Board | Mineral wool | High insulation | 1" | R-2.1 |
Custom Tile | Ceramic/Porcelain | Decorative look | Varies | R-0.5 |
Must extend:
16"+ in front of stove door
8"+ on sides (18"+ for stoves >300 sq. in.)
Follow NFPA 211 and local codes
Duraflame Hearth Pad
Prefab 36"x36" size
UL-1618 certified
120−200
US Stove Company Stove Board
Lightweight cement core
3/4" thick
80−150
Custom Tile Board
DIY option
Use cement backer + tile
$15/sq.ft+
Measure required clearance
Prepare subfloor (level and clean)
Install plate with 1" air gap if needed
Seal edges with metal trim
Home Depot/Lowe's (prefab)
Hearth stores (custom)
Online (Amazon, Walmart)
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Stove make/model
Flooring type
Room dimensions
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