[Username10]

Is it ok to go closer to the boiler with the carpet tiles?

 

[bfrabel]

You could probably get away with going all of the way up to the brick on that side of the boiler and still be safe, but I would leave the distance in front of the burners about where it is. Keep in mind that the carpet will most certainly get wrecked some day when something develops a leak, or when the relief valve pops off, or when someone needs to replace that pump.

 

[Username10]

Good thank you! That’s actually a good middle of the road answer for me. If it really bothers us we could always paint the uncovered portion to give it a more finished look.

The tiles aren’t glued down. They’re only adhered by the corners with 4 inch stickers and it’s totally floating. We’re very happy with the outcome.

 

[rjniles]

If you have the manual it will give distances to combustible material.

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[roughneck]

Wouldn’t do carpet near the boiler, even if the distance to combustibles was within spec.
The carpet wouldn’t live long being that close to an appliance containing water that needs regular service.

 

[Username10]

Well we’ve been here 18 years and not a drop of moisture