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Flat Floor Plate

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:

Product ID: SB215


1. Types of Flat Floor Plates

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

2. Sizing Requirements

  • Must extend:

    • 16"+ in front of stove door

    • 8"+ on sides (18"+ for stoves >300 sq. in.)

    • Follow NFPA 211 and local codes


3. Top Products

  1. Duraflame Hearth Pad

    • Prefab 36"x36" size

    • UL-1618 certified

    • 120200

  2. US Stove Company Stove Board

    • Lightweight cement core

    • 3/4" thick

    • 80150

  3. Custom Tile Board

    • DIY option

    • Use cement backer + tile

    • $15/sq.ft+


4. Installation Guide

  1. Measure required clearance

  2. Prepare subfloor (level and clean)

  3. Install plate with 1" air gap if needed

  4. Seal edges with metal trim


5. Where to Buy

  • Home Depot/Lowe's (prefab)

  • Hearth stores (custom)

  • Online (Amazon, Walmart)


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