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https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl DIY Forum >> Painting, Decorating & Tiling Questions >> Tiling a fireplace https://www.askthetrades.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1158861713 Message started by jimbocam on Sep 21^st, 2006, 7:01pm

Title: Tiling a fireplace
Post by jimbocam on Sep 21^st, 2006, 7:01pm

When tiling around a working fireplace, are special tiles, adhesives and/or grout needed?

Title: Re: Tiling a fireplace
Post by CWatters on Sep 22^nd, 2006, 9:38am

I've no idea but if you don't get a better answer...

Try the adhesive recommended for floor tiles on concrete with UFH. It's a flexible adhesive.

Title: Re: Tiling a fireplace
Post by MarkS on Oct 13^th, 2006, 5:36pm

I suppose it depends on how the fireplace is used - dog grate, gas fire, wood burner, etc - all have different heat outputs, and some will get the base VERY hot.

UFH is only luke warm by comparison. I suppose fire cement wouldnt work?

My woodburner sits on york slabs, on soil with lime mortar. I have a fireplace with terracotta tiles but Im not sure what they are bedded on - it has a slightly plasticy look to it.

Make sure it all has plenty of time to set before they use it.

Re - your other question, I think you do need a wet diamond cutter for decent results. Someone asked about travertine before and got a full answer with lots of info about sealing.

I do know that some fireplace places wont supply a single piece of marble for a hearth because it tends to crack. They do three pieces - one for the back under the fire/stove, then two seperate bits for the front, a left and right half.

Title: Re: Tiling a fireplace
Post by jimbocam on Oct 16^th, 2006, 6:51pm

Thanks both.