Front surface is thinset
Want to add wood trim but need it to be flush with the tile.
Asked on Apr 21, 2018
Help! Edging/trim for fireplace heart
by Mike
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any advice on trimming the front of a tile fireplace hearth as well as filling the gap between the hearth and built in cabinet
12 answers
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Wranglerold
on Apr 21, 2018
Mike, have you been abl to get measurements on the gab. -
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William
on Apr 21, 2018
You can use baseboard molding and trim it to the height you need so it's flush with the tile. It comes unfinished, primed, and finished. You can stain the unfinished, paint the primed, or match the flooring color with the finished. The thickness of the molding should fill the gap between the cabinet and hearth.https://www.homedepot.com/b/Building-Materials-Moulding-Millwork-Moulding-Baseboard/Base/N-5yc1vZcbjpZ1z135q7 -
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Julie McCuiston
on Apr 21, 2018
I agree with William. Get a piece of molding and trim it so it comes level to the hearth tile while covering the front gap. Then put a smaller molding on top of the hearth snugged up against the side of the cabinet and paint all to match. -
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512181
on Apr 22, 2018
I think I would use the wood to match the floor for a trim. Or I would get more tile and surround it. The tile may have matching small pieces, or you can cut it. -
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CecileH
on Apr 22, 2018
How thick is the stone that faces the fireplace? If it is the same width as the space, I would use that to not only fill the gap but to face the bottom of the hearth keeping the height to the top edge of the tiles laid on the hearth (if you don't do that on the sides you are going to have an area that catches dust and dirt, dust bunnies etc). The little wire thingy in front of the cabinet, can you drill a hole in the bottom of the cabinet to bring that through the cabinet instead of in front of it? -
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Rod8033982
on Apr 22, 2018
alloy angle strips 1" or 2" to cover gap at fitted cupboard -
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Eloise
on Apr 22, 2018
Do a little research on YouTube. To get you started: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fireplace+makeover -
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Pam Walker
on Apr 22, 2018
WIDE crown molding for the fireplace & thin molding for the edges around it & at the bottom gap. -
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Ginny
on Apr 26, 2018
A pretty fireplace screen might be less trouble than trimming.
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Tae
on Apr 26, 2018
I love the end result -
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Nancy Turner
on Apr 26, 2018
You did a great job finishing your fireplace area, it looks fantastic now! -
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Julie McCuiston
on May 02, 2018
YES!!! Great job!!!! Looking forward to your final product pictures!
Wranglerold
on Apr 21, 2018
William
on Apr 21, 2018
512181
on Apr 22, 2018
CecileH
on Apr 22, 2018
Rod8033982
on Apr 22, 2018
Eloise
on Apr 22, 2018
Pam Walker
on Apr 22, 2018
Ginny
on Apr 26, 2018
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