Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:33pm

i am fitting a new stove can you recomend a good fire cement as i will be renewing the old fire tiles with quarry tiles.kenny kemp [blue mist]

Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:05pm

I am sorry but fire cement is used inside stoves and possibly around chimney collars. Quarry tiles should not be put inside a stove, they may explode upon heating. If you are asking about sticking tiles to a stove surround then the first thing to say is DO NOT stick them to wood. Stick them to one of the insulating fire-proof boards such as Asbestolux, leaving an insulation air gap behind that board or fill the void with mineral wool. I used a heat resistant tile cement from B&Q on my boat and I have heard of others using silicon or cork glue. If using the latter make very sure all the fumes have dispersed before lighting the stove. AT this time of year silicon sealer may be the best option. Tony Brooks

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2011 3:11pm

thanks tony i am renewing the tile surround,not inside as thought,the base is still ok and i,m looking to use asbestolux as suggested,thanks for the b&q tip for cement kenny kemp