Fireplace Tiles to Warm Your Home! Three of the Best Tile for Fireplaces

It’s almost time for “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire” season! However, nobody actually wants an open fire in their house, do they?

Instead, many people dream of a cozy armchair, fluffy blankets, and a beautiful fireplace with crackling logs and natural warmth.

Fireplace tiles are an essential part of many fireplaces that help to make it a beautiful and homey hearth to gather around. The best tile for fireplaces also helps to maintain the fireplace itself and protect your flooring, walls, and home overall.

Let’s look at some of the best tile options for your fireplace.

Natural stone tiles are some of the most popular and beautiful options to complete your fireplace. Stone is tough and durable and provides a great natural look for the fireplace instead of traditional brick. Most natural stone types are heat resistant with many scratch & chip resistant as well, which is perfect for a fireplace!

Marble, limestone, and slate are common natural stone tile products that each have their own look and aesthetic. 

Marble offers a beautiful clean and contemporary look that helps you brighten up the space.

Limestone provides a unique rustic look that can be styled up or down depending on your taste. However, it is more porous than other options, meaning it will often require sealing, cleaning and maintenance.

Slate is another more rustic and homey-looking stone that is great for a cottage, cabin, or more relaxed atmosphere. 

These types of tiles are great for both the walls and floors surrounding the fireplace, with common options being ledgerstone panels and stacked 12×24 tiles. Or, you could choose to go for large format natural stone to give your fireplace a sleek, striking, and modern look.

Alongside natural stone and brick, ceramic tiles are a very traditional choice… for a reason!

Ceramic tiles are naturally waterproof, resistant to heat, and are durable against most stains, which makes them ready to stand up to anything your fireplace could throw at them. 

Ceramic tiles are also easily cut and formed into a number of different shapes and styles that can be custom fitted to suit your fireplace. We do not recommend using ceramic tiles for the hearth or floor surrounding your fireplace, as it is not as durable underneath your feet.

Another common and beautiful option for fireplace tiles are glass & glass mosaic tiles. 

Glass is able to easily withstand high temperatures, which is, of course, necessary if it’s going next to your burning fire! Glass is also particularly beautiful because of its ability to reflect light. 

The light from your wood-burning logs or even an electric fireplace will reflect and bounce off of your glass fireplace tiles creating a beautiful & unique view. If you opt for a mosaic of different colors, shapes, and styles of glass tiles, you’ll get a contemporary and unique look surrounding your fireplace.

These are just three of the best tile for fireplaces according to our tile experts. However, there are hundreds of types, styles, and designs available that are well-suited as fireplace tiles!

To learn more about all of your options, don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We can help you choose a type of tile, a design, colors, and more. 

Contact our tile and design experts here to get on your way to the perfect fireplace.

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