VITCAS Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive – Ceramic Tile Glue – Fireproof - Excellent Adhesion - For Fixing - Ready To Use – Indoor - Up to 1000 degree Celsius - 5KG

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To help you find just the right solution that’s brimming with personality, we’ve searched high and low to curate an eclectic array of designs and styles within our fireplace tiles collection. I then worked my way down the left leg, measured for the last sheet, and cut and pressed it into place. Vitcas Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive is a ready mixed tile adhesive specially formulated for use high-temperature areas such as around the fireplace, behind wood-burning stoves, ranges, radiators, and boilers. The adhesive is made of a non-combustible inorganic material with a high-temperature resistance of up to 1000°C, ensuring a safe and secure bonding. For application on fresh cement or plaster surfaces, ensure you also seal that surface with VITCAS PVA for optimal results. Tile adhesive is fire resistant on some level since most tile adhesives are made of mortar, which is naturally fire-resistant. Cement, lime, sand, and water are common materials used in tile adhesives. However, to withstand constant heat exposure, a modified mortar is needed to tolerate heat exposure.

Tiling a fireplace doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, it’s relatively straightforward so long as you have all the materials to hand and know what you’re doing. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to tile a fireplace for DIYers. Step 1 – Plan the layout and materialsGreen: from dainty floral designs to bottle green, green-infused Victorian fireplace tiles are ripe for adding a connection to nature and creating a soothing focal feature Once the grout has dried you can then buff up the tiles with a damp cloth to make sure they’re sparkling. It’s also worth applying a few coats of sealer for extra protection. Fireplace styles If you want to know how to tile a fireplace, you’ve come to the right place. From working out your design to choosing the right tiles and adhesives, we’ve covered all the basics in this handy advice guide. While a regular thinset tile adhesive may not be flammable, that does not mean that it will be an effective adherent to use in your fireplace. The modified version provides that extra strength to your adhesive to ensure that the tile around your fireplace stays in place.

Mixed colours: available in a variety of patterns with florals and murals, with fire surround tiles, you can introduce a medley of tones in one fell swoop for a colourful and striking fireplace Whether you plump for earthy rustic hues or crisp and cool shades, we’re confident you’ll find just the right colour. Practical: beyond the aesthetic benefits, fireplace tiles also provide a practical protective layer for the fireplace and surrounding walls and floors. Preventing soot and ash from staining other surfaces, hearth tiles are easy to keep clean - simply brush and wipe them as you would any other tile. All this means that keeping your fireplace in pristine condition will be an absolute breeze You can put tile over existing tile that is structurally sound. If a portion of the existing tile is falling off, molding, or damaged. You would need to remove or repair the existing tile before putting the new tile on top.For instance, if you want to give your fireplace some extra sparkle, a glossy fireplace tile could be the way to go, bouncing firelight around the room. Alternatively, if you want to give your fireplace a more contemporary finish, matt hearth tiles in an earthy green or terracotta will add texture and depth. Corner tiles: make light work of tiling your fireplace hearth with our special corner fireplace tiles with rounded edges for a soft, smooth finish Any surplus Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive must be swiftly removed from tile surfaces with a damp cloth to prevent hardening or staining. High-Temperature Resistance: Formulated specifically for areas exposed to elevated temperatures, it remains reliable and steadfast where ordinary tile adhesives may falter. Resistant to 1000°C /1830°F Normal tile adhesive should not be used for tiling a fireplace as it simply can’t withstand high temperatures meaning your tiles are likely to come loose and fall off with time.

As a rule, most tile types – including ceramic – are usually fine so long as they’re a minimum of 20cm from the fire source. So, if you’re tiling the fire surround and not the hearth then you will probably have a large choice of tiles to choose from. The mortar can then be smoothed onto the hearth with the flat edge of a v-notched trowel. The hearth should always be your starting point unless your project only involves tiling the fireplace surround. Use the notched side of the trowel to comb ridges into the mortar for improved tile grip. Step 3 – Lay hearth tiles We would suggest a gap of at least 100mm is maintained from the stove body to any non-combustible materials to aid the convection of heat out of any fireplace," he explains. "Squeezing too large a stove into a small opening is an often repeated mistake and should be avoided" What Building Regulations Apply to aFireplaceHearth? Layering the new tile on top of the existing tile is certainly easier than having to do remove the old layer. However, the risk with putting new tile on top of already deteriorating tile is: Vitcas Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive, a ready-mixed adhesive specially formulated to meet the demands of high-temperature environments where conventional tile adhesives fall short. Designed for long-term tile retention, this product is the perfect solution for a range of applications from fire surrounds to kitchen equipment and radiators. Key Features:Refractory – by definition, this word means stubborn, but in regards to adhering tile, this type of product can withstand high temperatures and is best used inside a fireplace box or the flue of a chimney. Quarry tiles: with ground minerals like feldspar and clay that's been fired in high temperatures, quarry tiles deliver an extremely hard and durable tile with excellent heat resistance that makes them a solid choice for covering fireplaces. Available in various colours, these matt finish fire-resistant tiles are primed for creating a traditional looking fireplace design Next I moved to cutting and installing the top strip of the surround, applying and combing the mortar, and then pressing the tiles into place, paying special attention to closing the gap between the sheets. It’s worth mentioning here that the type of grout you choose can change the look of your overall fireplace project. From grout that matches your tiles to contrasting colours, there are many different options, so it’s worth thinking about this when thinking through your design. Step 6 – Clean up The adhesive is suitable for use with a wide range of materials including ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and mosaics.

Again I combed the mortar onto the surround, and then pressed the sheets into place. When I got to the bottom of the leg, I measured and cut the bottom edge square, and then installed the sheet.Modified thinset – this type of thinset contains additives that improve its strength and function. This type of mortar is good to use on a fireplace surround since it has a greater ability to withstand heat.