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  1. HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive
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    HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive
    Special 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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  2. VIC - Vermiculite Insulating Cement
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    VIC - Vermiculite Insulating Cement
    As 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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  3. Glass Fibre Lagging Rope
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    Glass Fibre Lagging Rope
    As 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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  4. VITCAS Premium Fire Cement
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    VITCAS Premium Fire Cement
    As 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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  5. HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive 1000°C
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    HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive 1000°C
    Special 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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  6. Heat Resistant Spray Paint - White 800°C
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    Heat Resistant Spray Paint - White 800°C
    Special Price £8.39 £6.99 Regular Price £15.59 £12.99

    Vitcas Heat Resistant Paint – High Temperature Spray 400ml – White is a heat-resistant spray paint designed to withstand temperatures up to 800°C (1472°F). It is ideal for painting stoves, radiators, furnaces, heaters, barbecues, boilers, pipes, and other equipment exposed to high temperatures in both domestic and industrial settings.

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  7. BLACK Fire Cement - VITCAS
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    BLACK Fire Cement - VITCAS
    As 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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  8. Heat Resistant Spray Paint - Black 800°C
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    Heat Resistant Spray Paint - Black 800°C
    Special Price £8.39 £6.99 Regular Price £15.59 £12.99

    Vitcas Heat Resistant Paint – High Temperature Spray 400ml – Black is designed to withstand extreme temperatures up to 800°C (1472°F). Ideal for painting furnaces, heaters, barbecues, boilers, pipes, and other equipment exposed to high heat in both domestic and industrial environments.

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  9. HRG - Heat Resistant Grout
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    HRG - Heat Resistant Grout
    As 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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  10. BFC - Black Fire Cement 1250°C
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    BFC - Black Fire Cement 1250°C
    Special 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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  11. Heat Resistant Spray Paint - Cream/Beige 800°C
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    Heat Resistant Spray Paint - Cream/Beige 800°C
    Special Price £8.39 £6.99 Regular Price £15.59 £12.99

    Vitcas Heat Resistant Paint - High Temperature Spray 400ml - Cream/Beige is resistant to 800°C (1472°F). This high-temperature spray paint is ideal for painting furnaces, heaters, barbecues, boilers, pipes, and other equipment exposed to extreme heat.

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  12. VITCAS Adhesive & Grout Spreader
    VITCAS Adhesive & Grout Spreader
    Special Price £2.39 £1.99 Regular Price £4.79 £3.99

    VITCAS Adhesive and Grout Spreader is designed for spreading Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive, levelling, and finishing. It can also be used with products requiring a 3mm bed, such as Board Adhesive and Heatproof Mortar. Features a 6mm notched side for spreading adhesives and a rubber strip for precise grouting.

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  13. CFC - Chimney & Flue Cleaner
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    CFC - Chimney & Flue Cleaner
    Special 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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  14. VITCAS Heat Resistant Silicone
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    Heat Resistant SILICONE 315°C
    Special 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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  15. Heat Resistant Spray Paint – Red 300°C
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    Heat Resistant Spray Paint – Red 300°C
    Special Price £8.39 £6.99 Regular Price £15.59 £12.99

    Vitcas Heat Resistant Paint – High Temperature Spray 400ml – Red is designed to withstand temperatures up to 300°C (572°F). It is ideal for painting brake callipers on cars and motorbikes, as well as furnaces, heaters, barbecues, boilers, pipes, and other metal surfaces exposed to high heat.

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  16. HPS - Heatproof Screed
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    HPS - Heatproof Screed
    As 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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Victorian Cast Iron Fireplaces

Victorian Cast Iron Fireplaces - Traditional Elegance with Heat-Resistant Protection

Restoration and maintenance solutions for cast iron firebacks and period fireplaces

Vitcas provides heat-resistant materials suitable for constructing, restoring, and maintaining Victorian cast iron fireplaces. These heritage-style fireplaces, typically featuring ornate firebacks, require specialist backing and sealing products to ensure long-term durability and thermal protection.

Function and design of cast iron firebacks

Victorian fireplaces are defined by their cast iron firebacks, which serve a dual purpose:

  1. Protection - shielding the chimney's brickwork from intense heat.

  2. Decoration - often integrated with intricate period detailing in keeping with Victorian or Georgian styles.

Cast iron firebacks are typically used in open fireplaces, where direct heat exposure would otherwise compromise the structural integrity of masonry over time.

Historical context

Early Victorian fireplace designs were highly ornamental, featuring floral and scrollwork motifs. As the Victorian era progressed, aesthetics gave way to geometric, minimalist forms, reflecting the increasing focus on practicality and durability. The adoption of cast iron enhanced the thermal performance and lifespan of fireplaces in everyday homes.

Vitcas solutions for Victorian fireplaces

Vitcas offers a plain castable concrete fireback, ideal for both functional and decorative applications. It can be finished or painted to match individual interior styles. In addition, we supply heat-resistant sealants and fillers for securing the fireback in place and insulating the surrounding structure, ensuring maximum safety and performance in high-temperature environments.

Typical applications

  • Restoring period cast iron fireplaces with modern refractory materials

  • Installing plain or decorative firebacks in open fireplaces

  • Sealing and insulating gaps around cast iron components

  • Reproducing traditional Victorian hearth aesthetics with improved fire safety

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