[GSpreeman]

"Minimum 600-800 cfm hood ventilation, fire retardent board @ plumbers supply, 1/4" durock or wonder board ( pre-made cement board) and some porcelan tile ( porcelan is fired hotter and is harder). "

I'll try the above solution. Until we're sure that it's going to work, I'll make sure I'm in the kitchen watching for smoke and flames anytime we use the stove.

Thanks all!