By reflecting light and heat from the fire out into the room, a fireback is a noticeable improvement to a hearth. This warmth is gained whether a fireback is used with wood fires or remote controlled gas log units. A cast iron fireback is still the best way to protect a hearth’s back wall from decay.
What is a fireback?
A fireback is a beautifully decorated cast iron plate placed against the back wall of a fireplace or behind a wood-burning stove. It serves various purposes, including as a kitchen backsplash or a decorative piece on the wall.
4 | Choosing a fireback as a backsplash above a stove
Selecting the right fireback size ensures it complements your stove’s dimensions, offering a balanced and aesthetically pleasing look that suits your taste. The decorative aspect of a fireback significantly influences its visual appeal, from subtle to bold, turning it into a kitchen focal point. For inspiration, visit Our projects to see firebacks serving as kitchen backsplashes at Our projects.
The feasibility of mounting a fireback depends on the wall type. Our blog details the mounting process: How to install a fireback backsplash above a stove?. Following the contractors advice is crucial. Mounted firebacks above stoves serve a purely decorative role, allowing for the selection of firebacks meant only for decoration due to imperfections like cracks.
Firebacks enhance the decor and ambiance of various spaces, including reception halls, staircases, corridors, and living areas.
Large antique French fireback over a stove in a monumental kitchen
Antique Venus fireback in a modern Canadian kitchen
Large antique French fireback in a reception hall of a hotel in Venice
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FAQ
How effective is a fireback?
Do fireplace heat reflectors really work?
Are cast iron firebacks worth it?
How much heat does a fireback produce?
What is a fireback & how does it work?
That is a fireback and it does more than just decorate. Firebacks are heavy iron or steel plates sized in proportion to fireplaces and are placed against the wall at the back of the fireplace. They are usually embossed with vibrant imaging that includes Victorian floral motifs, Roman gladiators, coats-of-arms or even historical scenes.
What is biofeedback?
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What are the benefits of a fireback?
Read along to find answers to these questions and more. A fireback does more than you think. It serves a variety of functions and these serve as benefits. Such benefits include adding aesthetic beauty to your fireplace, heat reflection, and offers protection to fireplace masonry.
Which fireback should I use?
For moderate fires, it’s advisable to use firebacks with minor or no cracks (rated two or three stars). For more intense and prolonged fires, a fireback without cracks (three stars) is the best choice. For wood-burning stoves, the thermal stress on a fireback is typically less intense.