VITCAS Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive – Ceramic Tile Glue – Fireproof - Excellent Adhesion - For Fixing - Ready To Use – Indoor - Up to 1000 degree Celsius - 5KG

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Vitcas Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive, a ready-mixed adhesive specially formulated to meet the demands of high-temperature environments where conventional tile adhesives fall short. Designed for long-term tile retention, this product is the perfect solution for a range of applications from fire surrounds to kitchen equipment and radiators. Key Features: The matching rug complements the stove nicely and draws even more attention to the centre of the room. 2. Wooden beams are an alcoves best friend The Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive should not be used as a grout. For grouting needs, utilise VITCAS Heat Resistant Tile Grout. It's usually at this stage that people start asking us, " Can I use tiles around my wood burning fire?" and " what to put behind a wood burning stove?".

Just take a putty knife, margin trowel, or utility knife and simply scrape off all of the existing adhesive. When replacing tile adhesive remember to use the same exact adhesive that was used originally. Unfortunately, sometimes this isn’t possible, and if that is the case try to use the same type. So if organic mastic was used, use that. If a thinset was used, use a thinset. If your chimney walls aren't in great condition you can always use heat-resistant boards to give you a stable tiling surface. Inspiration: 3 hot looks for your home As mentioned, 99.9% of porcelain tiles are suitable for use in fire surrounds, hearths and fireplaces and there are no restrictions on the size or design you go for. However, given that wood burners and stoves are prone to creating ash and soot, it’s probably a good idea to opt for tiles that feature a satin or matt glazed surface so as to minimise the risk of stains and scratches from accessories such as ash pans, pokers and tongs. Tiles with these types of finish are a bit more hardy than those with a high-gloss polished finish and the tougher surface layer will require much less effort when it comes to cleaning and upkeep. Pay attention to the size as well. Beyond the size of the individual tiles, note the dimensions of each self-adhesive sheet or piece, which might have anywhere from eight to 50 tiles on it, depending on the scale.

You always want to make the most durable installation you can and using these 3 questions will help you to do so:

This adhesive is intended for internal use only. For external applications, consider using Vitcas HB60. If you’ve opted to use tiles with a polished finish in your fire surround then do ensure that you seal them if required. The manufacturers instructions will stipulate whether the tiles need sealing or not – tiles with this kind of finish often require such an action so as to prevent them from staining. Whilst most porcelain tiles are impervious to organic matter, those with highly polished surfaces and porous tiles such as those constructed from natural stone like limestone and slate will be susceptible to staining by ash, soot or damage from an errant ember, so please do seal them. We recommend LTP Porcelain Tile Protector for the job. Use Heat Resistant Adhesive & Grout Tile adhesive is the substance used to hold the tiles to the setting bed. Typically there are two major types: organic mastic and thinset adhesive. Organic mastics are made with either latex or petroleum and are ready to use. Thinset adhesives are powdered and need to be mixed with liquid before they can be used. While organic mastic is much more convenient to use, thinset adhesives actually have a higher bond strength as well as weight-bearing strength. Wall Tile Adhesive Vs. Floor Tile AdhesivePorcelain tiles work in a very similar fashion because of their density and how they're manufactured. Floor Tile Adhesive: Organic mastics are the most commonly used floor tile adhesive because of the fact that there is no mixing involved and are therefore more convenient. They are usually a little bit cheaper too. However, when it comes to floor tile adhesive thinset adhesives are actually superior and should be the preferred choice. The fact that they have a stronger bond and can handle more weight makes them perfectly suited for floor tiles which obviously will get much more wear than wall tiles. Other Types Of Tile Adhesive We love the combination of a base of grey slate tiles, contrasted with the rustic texture of split-face tiles on the wall. Very happy with this adhesive. It worked well with my porcelain tiles and has held up well in high temperatures." Heat-Resistant Tile Adhesive: This is what you will need when installing fireplace tiles. You need a heat-resistant adhesive because very high heat can easily damage a normal adhesive. Never use organic mastic where there will be high heat. You need a thinset that can handle at least 400 degrees Fahrenheit.