 Re: Design stage- Overall appearance
John, depends on what route you go - igloo style or an enclosure. Also, if your talking about some sort of brick or stone, prices depend on the specific type....marbles, granites, or various stones that are not native to you area (expensive for the stone yards to have shipped in) can get very expensive.
Personally, I finished my stand with inexpensive slate tile from Home Depot (99 cents a sq. ft.) and finished my igloo style with inexpensive mosaic tile from Lowes and an internet mosaic tile supplier. The total cost for all finishing materials is less than $200....you could pay that much for a single granite or marble slab in front of your oven entry. You really have to decide what you like...price it, and if overly expensive, try creative sourcing - ebay, Craigs list, internet wholesales, or go the recycled route; several members have built beautiful ovens with recycled brick, stone, etc. that cost them virtually nothing.
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