In the old days, there were many fireplaces with fireplace tiles, and they looked really good.
So do tiles still have a place on fireplaces today?
Let’s find out
Fireplace Tiles Today
Tiles of all shapes and styles have been used on floors and walls of houses for a very long time indeed.
These are one of the very few building materials that offer an endless array of options.
In fact.
It does not really matter what style, colour or pattern of tile that is used, the tile is an all-rounder in house decoration.
Enter the fireplace tiles…
Antique Edwardian tiles
Heat-resistant tiles for fireplaces can make any fireplace in your home become a focal point for the occupier and visitor alike.
In fact, fireplace feature tiles can make a fireplace that much easier to fit into the decor of your room, as there are so many styles, colours and designs of tiles on the market.
It is certainly worth looking into.
If you are going to get a fireplace or already have a fireplace and thinking of updating it.
Are Tiles Perfect for Fireplaces
In fact…
Tiles are one of the best materials you can use around the fireplace because they can tolerate the high heat that a fireplace can give out, and are also fireproof.
Fireplace owners find comfort in knowing that the tiles they have on their fireplace can help to prevent accidental fires from happening.
Nearly all types of tiles can take the sudden temperature changes of a fireplace, like porcelain fireplace tiles for instance.
These facts make tiles a desirable choice for use in fireplace settings.
Additionally, the affordable cost and other benefits of tiles make them a great resource for adding beauty to a fireplace.
Fireplace Design
There is not a lot of effort to develop and plan the perfect design for your fireplace to fit in with its surroundings…
You need to consider things like whether or not it will blend well with the decor in your room and the colours that you might want to add.
Maybe you want to add the same colours as your room.
Or maybe you want to do something different and have a contrast.
These things need to be considered, and I would advise you to have a look at decorating magazines or online to get inspiration for your own project.
Fireplace tile ideas can be found everywhere, so you see…
Tiles and tiled fireplaces have not gone out of fashion.
If they had previously…
What with trends, they certainly are back in now.
And I am glad to see it, as they do have an old-world charm.
You can tile match the theme of your room, a fireplace can easily become a chosen place for making those family memories of yours.
Tile Expectations
If you choose to install tiles around your fireplace hearth and wall, for instance, you will need to know what you will require in a tile.
You need to know that any tiles that you use in a hearth, will need to have a four or five PEI rating to endure the heavy traffic that a fireplace hearth will see on a daily basis.
It can be so easy to accidentally drop some of your firewood on top of hearth tiles while placing it into the fireplace itself…
Antique Edwardian tiles
So, stronger-rated tiles that are typically used on floors are best for your fireplace hearth.
So, either wall or floor tiles can be used on a surrounding wall.
Antique Edwardian tiles
Have you ever thought about a tiled fireplace, about fireplace feature tiles before?
Look around to see if there are special feature tiles that can be placed as a feature tile in your fireplace.
And if you are ambitious enough and have some money to burn, think about commissioning some featured tiles for your fireplace that is a design or scene you want.
Tiles do not have to be the same size, think about making featured tiles in the middle with smaller tiles around them.
Tiles can Meet Many Needs
Whether or not you use a natural stone tile or a man-made tile.
You can count on the durability, design and overall beauty of the tile.
So choosing to use tiles for your fireplace is a great option.
You can get man-made tiles in materials such as:
- ceramic
- concrete
- porcelain
Some of the porcelain tiles on the market even offer antique patterns and designs, I am sure you will find what you are looking for…
There are:
- Victorian fireplace tiles
- Antique Edwardian tiles
Fireplace tiles in the UK for instance, residents often prefer the Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian era tile patterns versus the natural stone tiles.
Victorian fireplace tiles
If you are going to use tiles around your fireplace, do take some time to have a look around at the different types of tiles that are on the market today.
With luck, you might even find some old fireplace tiles from the past sitting around in a second-hand store for instance.
Victorian fireplace tiles
You could even go as far as to advertise on the internet to see if somebody has some forgotten fireplace tiles in their shed…
Also, know the measurements of your fireplace and the areas that you want to be tiled and the size of the tiles that the area requires for your fireplace tiles to bring a sense of personality to the fireplace that you own.