ᐅ Wallpapering behind the stove...

Created on: 25 Aug 2014 14:25
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Doc.Schnaggls
Hello everyone,

this might be a silly question...

We want to have the look of a natural stone wall behind our soapstone stove.

As an alternative to the "classic" stones for gluing, we have now also discovered a photo wallpaper with a matching appearance.

Are photo wallpapers generally possible or advisable behind a stove?

We are concerned that the radiant heat from the stove might cause damage or discoloration to the photo wallpaper...

Best regards,

Dirk
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Doc.Schnaggls
26 Aug 2014 08:08
ypg schrieb:
Photo wallpaper with the look of a natural stone wall...

I’m not sure if that’s a good idea for a new house: photo wallpaper can create an interesting effect and enhance the room if it’s clearly recognized as wallpaper. But a stone appearance can look cheap.

Hmm, you’re probably right about that...

So it will most likely be a real stone feature wall after all.

Thanks for the replies!!!
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Bauabenteurer
26 Aug 2014 12:59
I would clad it with natural stone veneers...
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ypg
26 Aug 2014 15:10
Bauabenteurer schrieb:
I would use natural stone veneer panels...

Me too

There are these veneer panels available at hardware stores, already cut to 10cm x 60cm (4 inches x 24 inches), either slate or quartz stone... both have their advantages.
However, I would pay attention to the thickness of the panels, as there are differences – I would avoid those thicker than 4cm (1.5 inches), the approximately 2cm (0.8 inches) ones are better if it’s just a small section of wall.

We covered an entire wall with them inside a residential unit.