Bare wood or sheetrock walls around a wood stove are fire hazards.
Brick wall behind wood burning stove.
Earthborn claypaint has a high clay content and is free from acrylics and oils meaning it can withstand very high temperatures without affecting the finish.
A brick wall shield will imbue the space with rustic warmth.
Wood beams can be incorporated at the top of an alcove to give extra design flair or to form a mantlepiece.
We re often asked whether our paints are suitable for use around fireplaces in areas such as the brick behind wood burning stoves or the fireplace surround.
Oct 26 2011 stone hearth and brick wall behind wood stove.
The standard minimum clearance for radiant wood stoves is 36 inches according to the national fire protection association nfpa.
Brick is one of the oldest fundamental building materials known to mankind.
Brickwork and stone are popular choices and give a rustic natural feel.
The best wall shields help to radiate the heat from the stove into the room.
Without this barrier combustible walls that are less than 36 inches away from.
If the wood stove is installed 36 inches away a wide variety of.
It s a good question as many paints aren t up to the job they can easily discolour and flake as they aren t able to withstand such high temperatures.
Bricks around a wood burning stove or a brick surround protect the nearby walls from the heat produced by the stove.