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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Versatile Application: Ideal for use with fire surrounds, behind boilers, ranges, cookers, and radiators. On Top of Old Tiles:For both dry and wet installations use an epoxy thinset or a latex thinset. How to Remove Tile Adhesive

The British Ceramic Tile Blog is a place of regular pondering of all things trend-led. Our team of stylists, designers, marketers and product managers are always posting something interesting, relevant and worth a read. Archive Links It's usually at this stage that people start asking us, " Can I use tiles around my wood burning fire?" and " what to put behind a wood burning stove?". Porcelain tiles work in a very similar fashion because of their density and how they're manufactured. If your chimney walls aren't in great condition you can always use heat-resistant boards to give you a stable tiling surface. Inspiration: 3 hot looks for your home Floor Tile Adhesive: Organic mastics are the most commonly used floor tile adhesive because of the fact that there is no mixing involved and are therefore more convenient. They are usually a little bit cheaper too. However, when it comes to floor tile adhesive thinset adhesives are actually superior and should be the preferred choice. The fact that they have a stronger bond and can handle more weight makes them perfectly suited for floor tiles which obviously will get much more wear than wall tiles. Other Types Of Tile AdhesiveAnother stunning way to add rustic charm to any room is to add a wooden beam as a mantelpiece to the top of the fireplace. This is an important question and answering it correctly will determine if you need a waterproof adhesive or not. The main bathroom would be considered a wet job whereas a kitchen floor would be a dry job. 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.

We love the combination of a base of grey slate tiles, contrasted with the rustic texture of split-face tiles on the wall. This look boldly displays the wood burner front and centre whilst framing it with country-esque touches.As mentioned, 99.9% of porcelain tiles are suitable for use in fire surrounds, hearths and fireplaces and there are no restrictions on the size or design you go for. However, given that wood burners and stoves are prone to creating ash and soot, it’s probably a good idea to opt for tiles that feature a satin or matt glazed surface so as to minimise the risk of stains and scratches from accessories such as ash pans, pokers and tongs. Tiles with these types of finish are a bit more hardy than those with a high-gloss polished finish and the tougher surface layer will require much less effort when it comes to cleaning and upkeep.