How safe are tiles on a wood burning fireplace surround?
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Hello Mary! Here are some great sites that talk about this. Best wishes!
https://www.hunker.com/12003794/rules-of-fireplace-surrounds
http://www.tilehomeguide.com/fireplace-tiles-everything-you-need-to-know/
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=How+safe+are+tiles+on+a+wood+burning+fireplace+surround%3f&qpvt=How+safe+are+tiles+on+a+wood+burning+fireplace+surround%3f&FORM=VDRE
https://www.hunker.com/13411674/what-type-of-tile-should-go-in-front-of-a-fireplace
Thank you, Betty!
Ceramic tiles are fire proof.
Ceramic, porcelain, stone are all safe around a fire place.
Hello Mary,
You can buy special Fire Surround Tiles, they are rather thick........