The material hearth you need depends on the type of fire you have.
Marble hearths for solid fuel fires.
Stove hearths hearth pads if you have a solid fuel stove it is absolutely vital that you have the correct stove hearth for it to sit on.
At direct fireplaces we stock granite marble and slate hearths for you to choose from.
With over 200 off cuts in granite marble quartz limestone and slate available we have stone to suit every palette style and space.
Tiled hearths for all fuel types tiled hearths are a very traditional form of hearth and would normally have been the hearth of choice.
They are hard wearing and have a high gloss or honed finish depending on your preference.
They are made from 6 x 6 tiles which are available in a variety of colours black green burgundy brown and ivory.
Natural stone often is used for hearths but there are several types.
As with the granite hearths for solid fuel these hearths are filled underneath with a.
This is because they give off harsher heat that can cause less hardy materials to crack.
A fireplace hearth is a necessity for all solid fuel burning fireplaces including wood burning fireplaces and stoves.
Granite marble and quartz dekton hearths offer the perfect partnership for solid fuel fires.
A hearth is not required for electric fireplaces but can be used to enhance the aesthetics of owning an electric fireplace that looks like other types of fireplaces such as wood burning stoves.