Tile Inside Firebox

The second part of a fireplace is the firebox this is the inside of the of the fireplace that touches the actual flame.

Tile inside firebox.

03 10 2008 08 20 pm 8. In fact it may crack with the first fire built in the firebox. Even though all of our product lines are strong enough to hold up to the heat of a fire the thin set used to install tile is not. Consider the idea of the wallpaper or upholstery for a fireplace an opportunity for design and expression.

The surround is the front facing portion of the fireplace. After withstanding the heat inside a fireplace porcelain tile will most certainly crack and possiblyr even explode as the fireplace cools. Rfg firebox tile makes it possible for the hearth to be an integral part of the aesthetic of the room drawing attention to the fireplace even when a fire isn t aflame. It needs to be durable enough to handle the heat and look good while doing it.

I ve had a few questions about what i used on the inside edge of the. Herringbone night 2 x 4. For custom designs please contact artist. In the kiln ready to be fired.

Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths. Bricks inside a fireplace are often unsightly and the do it yourselfer may ponder cladding the bricks with a porcelain tile. Porcelain tile is unsuited to the high temperatures inside a fireplace. A ruth frances greenberg collection 100 made in the usa by hand eco conscious and durable.

Tile is perfect for the fireplace surround. The herringbone tiles are my favorite when they glimmer and dance in the firelight. Must be some yuppies. Ceramic artist ruth frances greenberg has invented a fire resistant tile for decoration inside the firebox.

But tile inside the fire box wtf. But it will not stand up to repeated flame. Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room. Tile is not recommended for applications that will exceed 175 f 80 c so it s not an option for the firebox.

It is the part that is most visible. Has said if the tiles cool too fast they ll crack. 2x8s in navy blue. After tiling the hearth and surround and painting all the new moulding it was time to clean up the old firebox and i thought i d share with you a couple thoughts about this project.

However this is not an appropriate use for porcelain tile.