Tiling a fireplace to house a wood burning stove

[diyiamnot]

Hello, hopefully someone can provide some useful advice.
I am planning on tiling the inside of my fireplace but want to know if i need to look out for anything specific in terms of fireproof or heat proof tiles for this job.
The fireplace is going to house a small woodburning stove.
Look forward to reading your replies.
Thanks

 

[gcol]

No. Tiles and powdered tile adhesive can easily withstand the temperatures involved. I would strongly recommend porcelain tiles as they are far harder wearing that regular ceramic.

 

[lancenotalot]

I always use a flexible powdered adhesive

 

[jefoss]

i ALWAYS use jam for this job

 

[Richard C]

As stated, flexible cement powdered adhesive should be fine.

Don’t know what sort of finish your proposing for the fire surround but be aware that conventional plaster is only good up to a temperature of around 50 degrees C; it will “blow” if subjected to high temperatures.

 

[dextrous]

As stated, flexible cement powdered adhesive should be fine.

Don’t know what sort of finish your proposing for the fire surround but be aware that conventional plaster is only good up to a temperature of around 50 degrees C; it will “blow” if subjected to high temperatures.

RC - Are you in the UK or just visiting from abroad?

 

[Richard C]

RC - Are you in the UK or just visiting from abroad?

Back in the UK now although I’m already beginning to wonder why ! Only made 1 post while away as the dial up internet speed was so slow & frustrating there was a risk of me throwing the PC off the balcony into the pool ; for the sake of my blood pressure I just lazed around by the pool instead!

 

[lancenotalot]

for the sake of my blood pressure I just lazed around by the pool instead!

Alright for some Wondered where you got to.

http://shop.vitcas.com/vitcas-heat-resistant-plaster-20kg-16-p.asp

 

[jefoss]

welcome back Mr Rc