i have an open fire which gives out a lot of heat, can i lay a wooden floor? will it lift or warp/crack?

Answer 1

In the UK before central heating all rooms had fires and wooden flooring. In order that the floor did'nt get damaged, there was a hearth, usually with tiles, or slate or marble, extending out about12-18 inches ( 300-450 mm)
Forget about BECKBY and her bowls of water, when I was a child people would have laughed at you for such an idea.

Answer 2

Your local building code will tell you the distance out away from your fireplace that you are required to have non-combustible flooring - tile, concrete, brick or even a metal panel.

If the wood flooring goes in at this distance and it is dry and properly sealed and installed - it shouldn't be affected. Don't use Laminate or vinyl at this location - Carpet is actually okay past the required distance.

Answer 3

Keep a pan of water on the fire or use a humnidifier and it will be fine. It will help alll of the wood furniture,etc in your home also! Best wishes!

Answer 4

yes its OK but always use a guard say i metre high but when sat round remove it..but as someone just said that's how it always was years ago before central heating and and elec fires were the norm and we took precautions and nothings changed

Answer 5

yes you can lay a wooden floor , however you must make sure your room is ventilated well to avoid the floor from swelling and shrinking

Answer 6

You don't say what type of flooring you have now?! If it's floorboards I guess you will be ok still.

Answer 7

it shoud be ok depending on the thickness

Answer 8

it depends if the woods real or not. if not, it will peel!