Both single and double steps were common features.Īnother frequently desirable decorative feature is a stripe of a different colour. Where two round edged tiles meet and form an internal right angle of the step a special glazed tile known as a 'mitre' is needed - we manufacture these tiles to order in our factory. Different coloured borders, pads, heatplates and Easy-clean fronts are easily incorporated as with the 6 inch tiles but variations of shape can also be added.Īrt Deco tiled fireplaces often had back panels with stepped shoulders (as our reproduction all tiled fireplaces) and the hearths were often made with stepped corners to reflect this. The majority of hearths are made as simple rectangles from 6 inch tiles but the smaller 4 inch format allows for a greater decorative variation. We also make tiled hearths in simple shapes from 4 inch tiles, laid out with the grout lines all aligned. We can make tiled hearths with this feature in 6 or 4 inch tiles. Easy-clean hearths slope up at the front but do not have raised or kerbed sides so there are no corners for dust and ash to collect in. In the 1950s a version of a raised edge known as 'Easy-clean' hearths was introduced. We make kerbed hearths and fenders in a number of different styles. We can also incorporate a metal heatplate, usually in polished stainless steel but also available in brass, to act as a pad. The area just in front of a fireplace opening is always subject to wear and tear from the fret and ashpan so a harder glaze such as our Basalt Black is ideal for a pad. It is also possible to include a 'pad' in a second colour to stand a stove on or to compliment a fireplace opening. As shown in the picture the hearth need not be all the same colour - often a border in a contrasting colour adds to the decorative nature of the hearth. These hearths are very popular nowadays for use with cast iron fireplaces and with stoves. The most common types of tiled hearths that we make are simple shapes made from 6 inch tiles, laid out with the grout lines all aligned. If you wish the hearth can be made at any thickness above the normal 50mm (2 inches) for a nominal extra charge. Glazed black hearths are usually grouted black. We usually grout our hearths in white unless specified differently. For very large hearths it is possible to make the hearth in 2 or even 3 pieces - when fitting only the join lines will need grouting. Gas fire regulations mean that the majority of hearths are now produced at 50mm (2 inches) thick but for solid fuel fires flush tiles with a raised edge are allowed.Īll our hearths are usually made in one piece and are grouted and ready to lay. We can do restoration work on these or provide replacement loose tiles with a matching tiled fender. The tiling of the kick does not extend right to the back of the fire - only so far that the back edge of the tiles is hidden from view in normal operation of the fire.įireplace inserts often had hearths laid flush into the floor with a raised fender round the edges. We offer a good range of standard glaze colours and we can also offer a degree of colour matching of tiles.įrom the early 20th Century and through the 1920s and 1930s up to the 1960's, glazed tiled hearths would accompany a tiled fireplace insert or all tiled fireplace.Ī kick (also known as a tongue) can be included where the fireplace opening is recessed behind the front of the chimney breast. Our fireplace tiles are made from an earthenware body, 9mm thick, and finished in a range of period glazes. Fireplace tiles also have rounded edges that make them distinctive from other tiles. Our traditional fireplace tiles are twice fired through a kiln and are more robust than wall tiles.
All our tiled fireplace hearths are suitable for use with solid fuels such as coal or logs as well as with gas or electric fires. Once the concrete has set the hearths are turned face up to be cleaned and grouted. The hearths are made by a process known as 'slabbing' - the tiles are laid face down and butted up against each other then a concrete backing is added. We can make tiled hearths in almost any shape or size from 4 inch and 6 inch square glazed tiles. You can find a price for any size of glazed tile hearth using our Hearth Price Calculator The range of colours available means we can make a hearth to compliment most interior décor schemes. They are an important addition to a focal point fireplace. Glazed fireplace hearths are ideally suited to go with tiled fireplaces including cast iron inserts with decorative tile panels.
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