Oven tiles

If you become the owner of a house with an old stove or a fireplace , then you are lucky. Even the most unattractive furnace can be made the main decoration of the interior, with the help of a special finish, which is not afraid of fire.

A vivid example of such material is modern ceramic tiles for furnaces, which deserved special popularity in the world of construction and repair. Compared to natural stone or natural brick, this material is much easier, more economical and more convenient to lay. In addition, the variety of models of tile for furnaces allows to realize the most unusual design ideas. We will talk about what this decorative material represents in our article.

Tile for fireplace and stoves

The modern market provides us with a wide range of such finishes. The unique texture, shape, pattern and color of different types of heat-resistant tiles for facing the oven allows you to choose the right model for any interior style, from luxurious classics to restrained hi-tech .

The whole secret of strength and durability of heat-resistant tiles for the furnace lies in the technology of its manufacture. At first, they mix the pressed clay, glaze and water. The resulting blanks are fired at a high temperature, which further ensures the strength and fire resistance of the material.

To date, there are several types of heat-resistant ceramic tiles for furnaces: terra cotta (with a highly porous structure, unglazed surface, less durable); majolica (has a more porous structure, glazed surface with a pattern applied); keramomagnetic (the most heat-resistant and environmentally safe, contains sand, marble chips, metal oxide).

However, clinker tiles for furnaces are very popular. It is thicker than usual and looks like a classic brick. Its finely porous structure and increased strength makes the facing of the fireplace or stove more durable.