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FR - Fireplace RenderAs low as £23.99 £19.99
Fireproof Render is ideal for rendering brick, stone, concrete, and breeze block fireplaces and stoves. This base coat is designed to support the Vitcas Heat Resistant Plaster finish coat. It withstands temperatures up to 1400°C / 2550°F.
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VITCAS 6 Fire Bricks Replacement Box for Stoves & FireplacesSpecial Price £14.39 £11.99 Regular Price £23.99 £19.99
VITCAS Fire Bricks Replacement Box for Stoves and Fireplaces. Replacement Box includes 6 fire clay bricks, designed for use in fireplaces, stoves, wood-fired ovens, and barbecue grills. These robust firebricks are rated for high temperature resistance up to 1300°C (2370°F), ensuring reliable performance in various high-heat applications.
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HPM - Heatproof MortarSpecial Price £23.99 £19.99 Regular Price £35.99 £29.99
VITCAS Heatproof Mortar is a ready-mixed, air-setting refractory cement specifically designed for indoor applications in high-temperature environments. This air-setting mortar is designed for setting fire bricks, brick slips, and insulation materials in heating appliances and fire protection systems. It offers excellent adhesion and forms strong, smoke- and gas-tight joints, withstanding continuous exposure to temperatures up to 1400°C (2552°F).
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HPS - Heatproof ScreedAs low as £23.99 £19.99
Fireproof Screed, a cement-like product, is resistant to 1400°C / 2550°F. For interior and exterior use. Its function is for Screeding Masonry and making replacement fire bricks for Kilns, Fireplaces, Barbeques and Pizza Ovens. Protects vulnerable materials, which are in danger of being damaged by high heat exposure.
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BFC - Black Fire Cement 1250°CSpecial Price £3.59 £2.99 Regular Price £5.99 £4.99
Black fire cement for both domestic and commercial applications, ideal for use on fire bricks, grates, flue pipes, boilers, and other areas exposed to extreme heat. It provides excellent adhesion to fire bricks, blockwork, stone, and clayware. Resistant to high temperatures up to 1250°C / 2280°F
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VITCAS Premium Fire CementAs low as £2.39 £1.99
Vitcas Premium Fire Cement – Ready Mixed, rated to 1250°C (2280°F), is ideal for patching and repairing fire bricks, fireplaces, solid fuel ovens, range cookers, boilers, and central heating systems. Its high heat resistance ensures a strong, durable bond in demanding environments.
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BLACK Fire Cement - VITCASAs low as £3.11 £2.59
Vitcas® BLACK Fire Cement is a high-temperature resistant sealant specifically designed for repairing and patching firebricks, fireplaces, solid fuel ovens, and boilers. Withstanding temperatures up to 1250ºC / 2280°F, it provides excellent adhesion and durability, making it ideal for sealing joints and cracks in high-heat environments.
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CFC - Chimney & Flue CleanerSpecial Price £9.59 £7.99 Regular Price £15.59 £12.99
Vitcas CFC Chimney and Flue Cleaner is a high-performance cleaning agent designed to eliminate creosote, soot, and tar deposits from chimneys and flue linings, including stainless steel flexible liners. Regular use not only ensures internal cleanliness but also helps to prevent chimney fires. For optimal effectiveness, apply 2–4 scoops of the cleaner twice weekly.
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Heat Resistant Concrete FirebackAs low as £82.80 £69.00
Heat Resistant Concrete Fireback is a refractory fireback designed for installation on the wall behind a fireplace. Available in 16" (400mm) and 18" (460mm) nominal sizes. Any open spaces left behind the fireback can be filled using Vitcas Vermiculite Insulating Cement to ensure a secure fit and optimal heat insulation.
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Heat Resistant Fireback LintelAs low as £23.99 £19.99
VITCAS Heat Resistant Fireback Lintel is available in 16" (400mm) and 18" (460mm), designed for use in open fireplaces. It helps the fireplace retain more heat in the room, prevents the formation of carbon monoxide, and serves as a decorative addition. Best used in combination with Vitcas Heat Resistant Firebacks.
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Glass Fibre Lagging RopeAs low as £3.00 £2.50
Fibreglass Lagging Fire Rope – Stove Fire Rope Seal, available in diameters from 20mm to 50mm, is rated up to 550°C (1020°F). It offers excellent thermal insulation and resistance to chemicals, oils, and solvents, making it perfect for wrapping around flue pipes and hot pipes in high-temperature environments.
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Heat Resistant SILICONE 315°CSpecial Price £5.99 £4.99 Regular Price £11.99 £9.99
VITCAS High Temperature Silicone is a flexible sealant designed to withstand high temperatures up to 315ºC. It is perfect for joints in contact with high temperatures, such as flues, ovens, gaskets, stoves, boilers, and more. Heat Resistant silicone sealant provides excellent adhesion to most building materials, ensuring a strong and durable bond.
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MF - Mouldable FirebrickSpecial Price £23.99 £19.99 Regular Price £35.99 £29.99
Firebrick Replacement Material. Vitcas Mouldable Firebrick is a specially formulated blend of high quality refractory (heat resistant) aggregates and bonding fire clay, resulting in a product which can be moulded into any shape to replace ordinary firebrick.
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VIC - Vermiculite Insulating CementAs low as £35.99 £29.99
Vitcas Vermiculite Insulating Cement is a non-combustible, pre-mixed lightweight aggregate cement mix. Used for backing insulation and non-structural infill. Suitable for filling in gaps between firebacks and fireplaces, cast iron fireplaces and outdoor pizza ovens.
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HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive 1000°CSpecial Price £3.59 £2.99 Regular Price £8.99 £7.49
Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive in Cartridge packaging to ensure easy use and application. Vitcas Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive should be used for fixing tiles in areas subject to high temperatures, such as fire surrounds, behind boilers, ranges, cookers and radiators.
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HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile AdhesiveSpecial Price £23.99 £19.99 Regular Price £43.19 £35.99
Vitcas Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive, a ready-to-use tile cement, specially engineered for high-temperature conditions. This adhesive guarantees exceptional long-term tile retention where traditional tile cements falter. Featuring excellent bonding properties and a heat resistance rated up to 1000ºC, this ensures an easy and reliable solution for all your high-temperature tiling needs.
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HRG - Heat Resistant GroutAs low as £23.99 £19.99
VITCAS Heat Resistant Tile Grout. For grouting tiles which have been fixed with VITCAS Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive. Resistant to 1000°C. The tile grout fills in the gaps around tiles in a high temperature setting such as a fireplace, a tiled stove, or on the back wall of a range cooker.
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Open Fireplace
Open Fireplaces - Traditional Heating Solutions with Period & Modern Style Options
Materials for constructing wood-burning and solid fuel open fireplaces
Vitcas offers a wide range of heat-resistant materials for the design and construction of open fireplaces in both traditional and modern settings. Whether you're restoring a Victorian, Georgian, or Art Deco fireplace, or building a new fireplace with a contemporary aesthetic, our products ensure both performance and longevity under high-temperature conditions.
What defines an open fireplace?
An open fireplace is characterised by an uncovered firebox recessed into the wall, where combustion occurs. This design provides a direct view of the fire, contributing to a cosy and atmospheric focal point in any room. Open fireplaces typically burn wood logs or solid fuels such as coal, and may feature surrounds made from stone, brick, or steel.
Authentic ambience and effective heat output
There's a timeless appeal to the crackle of an open fire, particularly during colder months. When built with the correct refractory construction and insulation materials, an open fireplace not only enhances the atmosphere but also delivers practical radiant heat for residential spaces.
Vitcas materials ensure the safe operation and thermal efficiency of your fireplace, whether installed in a period property or a newly built home.
Typical applications
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Constructing or restoring open fireplaces in period homes
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Building firebacks, surrounds, and hearths using refractory mortars and boards
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Burning wood or coal in exposed fireboxes for decorative and practical use
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Enhancing living room ambience with traditional open-fire aesthetics