Fire Rated Tile Wall
Available in stone marble glass slate ceramic and more our tile materials offer a durable heat resistant surface that also adds style to your fireplace surrounds mantels back panels and hearths.
Fire rated tile wall. Reducing the spread of flames and smoke throughout a facility or area. However fire safety requirements do not necessarily apply for tiles considering that ceramics are a fire resistant material most being manufactured at over 1000 degrees celsius. Fire resistant flooring and wall systems reduce the spread of flames and smoke in the event of a fire related incident within a facility. Tiles by nature are non flammable and so automatically meet the group 1 s requirement.
This makes them an excellent choice for commercial floors and wall surfaces. Here s everything you need to know about fire and heat resistant tiles. Select fire resistant ceiling tiles from a broad range of looks and acoustic options to meet your design and functional requirements. Sound fire rated wall assembly 2 hour assembly.
Fire ratings are required by the building code to ensure that if a building is on fire its construction materials do not significantly increase the spread or intensity of a fire. This area sees a lot of abuse from fireplace tools and logs so it has to be both heat resistant and durable. The following information is to show the proper methods and materials for installation of tile stone masonry veneer and other finished goods over existing tile or stone on sound rated walls. 1 carton 10 sqft 2 hexagon mosaic tile.
Brick glass porcelain marble slate natural stone or ceramic. When deciding between ceramic and porcelain tiles for your fireplace go for porcelain tiles. Fire resistance is an important consideration for every ceiling system no matter how simple or complex. Providing greater protection of people and property during a fire related accident incident.
They can be large floor tiles mosaic tiles or individual wall tiles. Use porcelain tiles to keep the heat in check. A couple of simple rules to follow. Installing a striking tile design around your fireplace is a great way to establish it as a focal point in your living room.
The new building code relating to fire rating regulations and standards became mandatory in april 2013. A wide variety of fire resistant wall tile options are available to you such as acid resistant wear resistant and antibacterial. For the wall around the firebox you can use any type of tile.