quarry tiles

[bionicwoman]

are quarry tiles ok to lay under a wood burning stove? do they need to be a certain thickness?

[Symptoms]

Quarry tiles should be fine below your stove but, and this is an important but, make sure they are not in 'direct' contact with a fire hearth (naked fire on the tiles) as the tiles may well shatter sending shards in all directions. Most stoves sit on legs giving a good clearance, so if your stove is similar the use of these tiles is perfectly safe. If your house is old think about using reclaimed tiles - they'll look brilliant below the stove. Try to get some edging tiles (got curved edges) to finish-off the hearth as plain-edged tiles can easily be chipped, leaving a razor-sharp finish. If you use new tiles go for the thicker variety.

[owain2004]

I'm looking to do the same thing, Ive seen the tiles I want but cannot find them to buy anywhere..

Does anyone know where I can find these
http://www.aarrowfires.com/which_gas_sherborne_compact.php

They are thick small quarry tiles... any help would be appreciated

thanks

Owain

[linda45]

are these what you mean?

ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Broseley-7-x-7-Red-Quarry-Tiles-C1840_W0QQitemZ350091297506QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item350091297506&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Linda