A home stove can serve not only as a means of heating. It can turn into a stylish element of the interior, if you make an effort for this. The same goes for home fireplaces. The stove tile must be refractory in order to withstand high temperatures.
How to ennoble?
If you want to give an agent for heating an attractive look, then there are plenty of options. Lining the stove or fireplace may include plastering, lining and finishing with stone, tile.
Most often, ceramic or tile is used for this purpose. In this case, the first option is the most popular and affordable. Stucco is not very practical, because cracks constantly form on it, and tiles are quite an expensive pleasure.
Depending on your wishes and the general interior of the house, you yourself choose what to put on the stove so that it not only performs its functions, but also looks spectacular.
What should be the facing?
Naturally, stove tiles or other coatings must meet certain standards. The requirements for them are as follows:
- Environmental friendliness. If natural ingredients exceed artificial ones in quantity, then during the release of toxic substances will be minimized.
- Fire resistance. During use, the tile will be subjected to strong thermal stress, which exceeds the rate of 1000 degrees. Therefore, you need to choose the appropriate option in this case.
- Heat capacity and thermal conductivity.
- The water absorption coefficient should be a maximum of 3 percent.
- The minimum thickness is 8 mm.
- Low porosity.
- Persistent color, which does not fade when exposed to temperature.
- Antistatic.
- Outward appeal.
Now the range of such products in construction stores is very large. Therefore, stove tiles are available in all variations. It all depends on where the installation is located, which room and in which design its interior is made.
Properties of facing materials for stoves and fireplaces
Refractory tile is a quality material that can withstand high temperature loads. It is made on the basis of special clay, which is resistant to them. The production technology is also special: the heat-resistant tile is hardened in the most extreme conditions. The temperature can reach 1,500 degrees. However, just such a method of its production guarantees high-quality operation as a facing material for special objects.
Fireplace tiles and other means for equipping it with refractory properties have their own varieties. But in terms of functionality, they are all the same. Their main task is to protect the furnace from temperature extremes and to prevent its destruction.
Such materials are used during the final finishing of structures. Any refractory tile is wear-resistant and durable. It consists of such components:
- special clay;
- water;
- additives;
- finishing glaze with pigment.
Features of ceramic tiles
In this case, it can be terracotta or majolica. Such stove tiles have excellent heat-resistant properties. With prolonged heating or cooling, it does not change its shape and appearance. Terracotta tiles have a rough surface and imitate stone or brick. And the majolica is smooth and glazed.
Terracotta cladding material is used for indoor or outdoor use. It can be put in places with high humidity. It is also distinguished by its impact resistance and vapor permeability. These are the advantages that
ceramic tiles for the stove have. Its price ranges from 100 to 1000 rubles per piece and also depends on the manufacturer.
The concept of clinker tiles
Often practiced facing the furnace through such a material. It is made on the basis of several types of shale clays, chamotte powder and other ingredients that are mixed with each other. This tile is characterized by a wide color variety, which is achieved by mixing the mineral dye with the key mixture.
This type of material is not recommended for the construction of objects whose internal walls are made on the basis of stove bricks. The fact is that materials differ in their structure and expansion coefficient indicators. The cost of clinker tiles depends on the brand and ranges from 1600 to 3000 per piece.
Tile
Heat-resistant tile is not any type of tile. Here you need to choose very carefully. The fact is that during operation, a stove or fireplace has both heating and cooling steps. And in order for the facing material to withstand, then when buying tiles, give preference to small tiles with a matte surface. But the glazed design of such differences will not stand and will give cracks over time.
Refractory tiles in the form of tiles are not very suitable for summer houses, if they are not used as permanent housing. When the furnace is flooded at sub-zero temperatures, the lining material may crumble. Also, that tile for the fireplace, which has a zero level of water absorption, will not be able to stay on clay or cement mortar. He will need fastening in the form of specialized adhesive mixtures, but the seams should be treated with refractory grout.
Tiles
Such coatings do not have many of the disadvantages that concern tiles. Most often they are smooth and there is no relief on them.
Tiles for a fireplace of this type are distinguished by their fire resistance and the fact that they are made manually, using special technology. When installing, some elements are assembled into a single pattern of the desired color. Such tiles are very diverse in terms of design, so they can be selected for any type of interior.
The cost of tiles depends on the topic, the complexity of the pattern and how many parts you need to create it. For example, a set of 400 elements will cost 200 thousand rubles and more.
Composition of refractory tiles for stoves and fireplaces
It has already been mentioned that heat-resistant tiles are made of special clay. She, in turn, consists of special minerals in certain proportions. It is known that formations of its various types occur almost everywhere on a particular ground level. This rock consists of aluminosilicates. And the color will directly depend on its chemical components:
- sodium;
- magnesium
- kaolin;
- metal oxides and others.
At the same time, it is impossible to say exactly which components provide refractoriness. However, it is they that, when fired at high temperatures, give the materials strength. The key quality of such tiles is the lack of melting and release of toxic substances.
Which is better where
Tiles for stoves and fireplaces have a lot of varieties. It differs from each other in surface, pattern, texture and size.
For example, the glassy surface of the material is suitable for masonry in not very hot structures. At the same time,
refractory bricks in such places should be laid out in several layers. Glass does not tolerate temperature extremes, it is worth considering.
The best option for all cases is standard small rectangular tiles. Of the easiest to lay close to each other, while the gap for the seams remains minimal.
Clinker products have good characteristics. It is thicker and somewhat resembles a brick for decoration. Using these tiles, you can simulate the masonry.
In any case, the choice of a particular type must be approached very carefully. After all, your safety and the guarantee of successful operation of a fireplace or stove depends on this.
What to consider when laying?
Basically, tiles of any kind, designed for fireplaces and stoves, tolerate temperature fluctuations, extremely low and high rates. Often it is used in saunas, with the outdoor decoration of barbecue facilities and barbecue. After firing, it becomes resistant to cold and moisture. And it is very important to observe the technology of its installation, because this is what affects the duration of use, quality and appearance of the structure.
Tile veneer prepared surface. Prior to this, a layer of fixing composition is uniformly applied to it. In order for the seam to be neat, it is necessary to observe a certain endurance during operation. Also, do not forget that each material tends to expand after heating. The cut parts need to be laid last, and it is better to start from the outer corners. It is advisable to bring one wall at point-blank range to an internal turn, and then clad its remaining part.
How the oven will serve and how long the coating in the form of plates lasts depends on the quality of the work done. But it is also important that you pick them up in the right way.