When you specialise in a specific type of product, you take pride in knowing everything there is to know about it.
This approach has a couple of benefits. Firstly, you know what to look for when finding new products for your range. Secondly, you can provide your customers with usable and insightful information.
At Stone Tile Company, our passion is in our name. We love stone tiles and the gorgeous effects they can help to create in the modern home.
We also want to provide you with all the knowledge you need to make a positive decision around stone tiles and how best to incorporate them into your home’s look and feel.
As part of this, we often hear specific questions from our customers, or people interested in our products. One such question is whether or not split face tiling can be used behind a woodburner. So in our latest blog, we give you the answers you need.
The rise of the woodburner
To set a little context, we should probably discuss woodburners first. These are gorgeous contraptions that can feature in a modern home and act a little like a modern fireplace.
Woodburners help create a warm and pleasant space on cold evenings. They are designed with maximal efficiency to spread heat in a room, and are more eco-friendly than many alternatives, including traditional fireplaces.
Woodburners are more standalone than a fireplace, which is built into the wall. Woodburners stand slightly away from a wall space, which of course is why people ask whether or not you can use tiles behind them.
So, can you use tiles behind woodburners?
Yes, you can. But you have to be careful as to what tiles you use, and the adhesives that you pick.
The reason for this is because woodburners can get very hot, and have an impact on the area around them. If you have tiles or other surfaces and substances that cannot cope well with having heat nearby, you could face a number of issues.
Can you use split face tiles behind a woodburner?
Split face tiles are a great option for use behind a woodburner so long as they are made of natural stone.
Natural stone tiles are capable of dealing with high levels of heat, meaning they are the perfect woodburner tiles.
They are a far better option than some alternative ways to cover your walls. Paints and wallpapers will really struggle when close to the kind of heat that a woodburner puts out.
Split face tiles are also able to deliver an eye-catching visual effect that works beautifully with the striking impact of a woodburner. This combination can really help create a soothing corner of your home and one that is a delight whenever you see it.
What kind of adhesives should be used near a woodburner?
A heat resistant adhesive is a must for any natural stone tiling used near a woodburner.
The temperatures that a woodburner puts out means that other adhesives could get so hot that they lose their integrity, which can lead to problems. So be sure to check the quality of your adhesives and ability to deal with heat before applying.
What split face tiles are available?
If this blog has sold you on introducing natural stone split face tiles around your woodburner, Stone Tile Company has a number of great options from which to choose.
We love rustic multicolour sheera tiles in these areas, as they bring a real cosy country look to any scheme.
Rustic black slate is another fine option if you are looking for crisp and clinical, while Oyster split face offers a lighter shade.
There are plenty of options out there, so be sure to browse through the full collection of Stone Tile Company natural stone tiles and find that optimal tile for you.
Take a look through our installation guides, fitting guides and product guides too, and if you have questions, our team can help. Just get in touch!
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