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All of our tube lined Victorian and Edwardian, Art Nouveau and plain fireplace tiles are reproduced using the original designs in the same way, by hand.
The first part of the process is applying the bead slip to the surface of the tile, leaving the areas to be filled with the coloured glazes. The tiles are then fired in a kiln. Using the original techniques means that each tile is individual, colour and shading naturally will vary. The crazing that appears in the glaze is a natural characteristic for all tiles, both antiques and reproduction.
Tiles are inserted behind the fireplace using metal holding plates and are fixed into place prior to installation. The plates allowed 6" tiles to be at either side of the fireplace opening. The tiles are slid into the cast iron frame, held in position using pieces small pieces of folded cardboard and then plastered over from the back with bonding, cement and lime mix. Once allowed to harden, the fireplace itself can be fitted. Once set into the fireplace the tiles cannot easily be changed, due to the strength of the mix.
This should be completed by a competent HETAS engineer, or Gas safe fireplace expert.
The price is for a full set of 10 tiles, 5 tiles per side are used.
Tiles measure 6" x 6" as standard.
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