Floor Protection for Kast Console II

heatwithcoal · Post by **heatwithcoal** » Thu. Oct. 02, 2008 9:18 pm

I am trying to work through the challenges I may have with installing my Kast Console II in my kitchen and came across the portion in the owners manual (and on the back of the stove) which states that I must have floor protection a minimum of 16" in front of the stove. This might be a killer, as I am planning on putting this in my kitchen replacing of my pellet stove and I only require floor protection 6" in front of the pellet stove. I am already bashing my toe on that raised hearth pad every now and then

Any suggestions? Is this a number that can be cheated on a little? Is there floor protection out there that's like a mat or low profile?
Maybe I should do some searching online but I figured this is da' place to get answers quick.

Thanks for any information

Mark

LsFarm · Post by **LsFarm** » Thu. Oct. 02, 2008 9:23 pm

I'm pretty sure there is a fireproof mat like a carpet available.

Greg L

heatwithcoal · Post by **heatwithcoal** » Thu. Oct. 02, 2008 9:27 pm

I was just viewing a few of these rugs online. Do you suppose these will pass as protection if I decide to bring my friendly building inspection through for a look?

Mark

bibigarf · Post by **bibigarf** » Thu. Jul. 23, 2015 6:04 am

Hi,

I am also looking for rugs online (http://www.elanlinen.com.au/rugs) and I read that these kind of rugs and carpets available. Still unable to find the right shop to buy rugs. BTW I am from Melbourne, Australia. heatwithcoal which website you got them?

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Thu. Jul. 23, 2015 6:12 am

Not a big rug fan--have you considered just laying some tile on the floor? It would only raise ya about 1/2" at most. Welcome to the FORUM BG. Forget my hearth tile, Check out light tile in pix.

blrman07 · Post by **blrman07** » Thu. Jul. 23, 2015 6:44 am

You don't need a raised platform. Most codes require a 24 gauge steel over a non-flammable mill board like they carry at the box stores. I copied a link to Lowes because it has a good photo and dimensions.

Check other stores, fireplace shops, stove shops etc in your area. I am quite sure you can find something for a price that won't break the bank.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_74031-85334-BM0402___?pro ... earth+pads

bibigarf · Post by **bibigarf** » Thu. Jul. 23, 2015 7:08 am

Hi,

Thanks for the quick help and guidance!

Stoker6268 · Post by **Stoker6268** » Thu. Jul. 23, 2015 11:45 am

Personally for a stoker I think a fireproof rug/mat would suffice, but wouldnt pass inspection/meet code.

Floor Protection for Kast Console II

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