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tbc in reply to @Bobbo

Thanks for your reply.

I removed the layer of cement from under the tiles and the hearth "stone" and got it down to roughly the level of the joists with an SDS drill.

I have rearranged the boards a bit so that most of the boards over the hearth straddle it completely and can attach to joists either side of it - luckily my boards are running with the hearth rather than perpendicular as in the video.

I was thinking of putting some old carpet underlay between the boards and the hearth to hopefully cushion any gaps and still allow for some movement.

What are your thoughts on this?

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chrisbmx116 in reply to @tbc

I think you've done a wonderful job.

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tbc in reply to @chrisbmx116

Thanks!

I ran out of cut nails (I was trying to re-use any in decent condition) so those boards are mainly just slotted in rather than fixed. The real test will come with trying to sand them - it may become a little more obvious how uneven they are.

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