2006-12-05 10:50:43 · 10 answers · asked by Roy P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I would go with porcelain. Ceramic is probably good also, but porcelain is stronger and more heat resistant. I don't recommend slate because it flakes off over time.
2006-12-05 10:55:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Fireplace and hearth, which tiles are best suited for heat? Ceramic, Porcelain or Natural Slate?
2015-08-02 01:49:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slate Tile Fireplace
2016-12-12 11:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by kimsey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They all will work, ceramic is the most durable. Porcelin cools much quicker than ceramic, or slate, and would be suseptible to cracking. Slate would not last long before it started to flake. The larger the tile, the more evenly it will disperse heat. You should consider a stone like marble or granite. There are also ways you can create a barrier for the tile surface. I've used fibreglass strands mixed with hydraulic cement, apply like a skim backing at least 1/4 inch thick.
2006-12-05 14:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by NIGHTSHADE 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-22 14:58:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've installed tile for over seven(7) years now, so I know what I'm talking about. Porcelain is by far the strongest. In your case, you don't have to worry about what material you install. The heat is not going to bother it one bit. This is if you are going to install the tiles on the outside of your fireplace(perimeter) and not on the inside. I'm assuming you have a natural or propane gas fireplace, right? Whatever you go with as far as ceramic, porcelain or some sort of natural stone. Install it with "mastic" or "thinset", please don't use liquid nails. It's great on wood but, not tile. Good luck. If you need any more answers, write to me at pisofuerte360@yahoo.com.
2006-12-06 14:18:48 · answer #6 · answered by El Toro Malo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any natural stone will retain the heat better. I'm assuming that you are referring to replacing an existing surround not the interior of the fire place, if you were referring to the interior then you should use stone or brick, with direct contact to flame you will have a problem with cracking from both the ceramic and porcelain.
2006-12-05 13:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by Dish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, are you talking about inside the hearth or surrounding. Ceramic is the answer for the inside, Porcelain would be a better choice for the surround, not necessarily for the heat dispersion but for its ability to be cleaned from smut and smoke.
2006-12-05 11:04:30 · answer #8 · answered by Dr-G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to specifically use tiles for this purpose, porcelain is the best, make sure it specifiacally says it can be used in the fireplace.
2006-12-05 15:16:05 · answer #9 · answered by LADY ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fire Hearth Tiles
2016-10-04 02:28:04 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋