Fireplace & Stove Maintenance
Fireplace & Stove Maintenance - Heat-Resistant Solutions for Long-Term Performance
Sealing, repair, and cleaning products for wood-burning stoves and fireplaces
Fireplaces and stoves are regularly subjected to extreme temperatures, thermal cycling, and soot or creosote buildup. To ensure continued safety and performance, these heating appliances require regular maintenance using materials specifically engineered for high-temperature resistance and fire protection.
HPM - Heatproof MortarSpecial Price £23.99 £19.99 Regular Price £35.99 £29.99VITCAS Heatproof Mortar is a ready-mixed, air-setting refractory cement specifically designed for indoor applications in high-temperature environments. This air-setting mortar is designed for setting fire bricks, brick slips, and insulation materials in heating appliances and fire protection systems. It offers excellent adhesion and forms strong, smoke- and gas-tight joints, withstanding continuous exposure to temperatures up to 1400°C (2552°F).
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HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive 1000°CSpecial Price £3.59 £2.99 Regular Price £8.99 £7.49Heat 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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Stove Glass Cleaner - Fireplace & BBQSpecial Price £5.99 £4.99 Regular Price £9.59 £7.99VITCAS Stove Glass Cleaner quickly and efficiently removes soot, grease, tar and burnt-on marks from the glass and metal surfaces of stoves, ovens, fireplaces, pizza ovens and BBQ grills, leaving a brilliant, long-lasting shine and sparkling clean glass surfaces.
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HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive 1000ºC 5kgSpecial Price £23.99 £19.99 Regular Price £43.19 £35.99Vitcas 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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Stove Glass Ladder Tape 25mm x 2mmSpecial Price £1.86 £1.55 Regular Price £3.60 £3.00Stove Thermal Ladder Tape is designed to secure and seal around stove glass, typically required on both sides of the glass to ensure an airtight seal. It is ideal for high-temperature applications, including stove glass, furnaces, and metal panels, providing reliable heat resistance and smoke prevention in these environments.
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VITCAS Adhesive & Grout SpreaderSpecial Price £2.39 £1.99 Regular Price £4.79 £3.99VITCAS 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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RA -Heat Resistant Rope Seal Adhesive -WhiteAs low as £3.00 £2.50 Regular Price £7.19 £5.99Vitcas Rope High Temperature Adhesive- Stove Rope Seal Glue. High temperature adhesive that withstands very high temperatures is used to secure thermal rope/tape and ceramic fibre seal. Especially designed for range cookers, boilers, wood-burning or multi-fuel stoves.
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RA-Heat Resistant Rope Seal Adhesive-BlackAs low as £3.00 £2.50 Regular Price £7.19 £5.99Vitcas Stove Rope Seal Glue - High Temperature Rope Adhesive is a specialised high-temperature adhesive designed to withstand extreme heat. It is ideal for securing thermal rope, tape, and ceramic fibre seals. This adhesive is perfect for use with wood-fired or multi-fuel stoves, boilers, and range cookers, providing a strong and reliable seal under intense heat conditions.
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Fire Rope White SoftAs low as £0.84 £0.70 Regular Price £1.20 £1.00Stove Fire Rope – White, Soft – A range of soft, knitted glass fibre rope seals available in diameters from 6mm to 25mm, with a maximum service temperature of 550°C / 1020°F. Ideal for sealing and jointing in stove flue systems, around stove doors and glass, and between stove panels.
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Fire Rope Black SoftAs low as £0.90 £0.75 Regular Price £1.80 £1.50Stove Fire Rope comes in diameters from 6mm to 12mm and withstands temperatures up to 550°C (1020°F). Made from soft, knitted fibres, it offers flexibility for a precise fit. The black finish makes it ideal for airtight seals in stove flue systems, stove doors, and around glass, ensuring efficient and safe operation.
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White Stove Rope 2m PackAs low as £1.68 £1.40 Regular Price £2.40 £2.00Vitcas White Stove Rope Pack contains 2 metres of white fire rope, available in diameters from 6mm to 12mm. Ideal for sealing, jointing, and gasketing in high-temperature applications like stove doors, flue systems, and stove glass. Heat resistant up to 550°C (1020°F).
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Stove Rope Seal - Black (2M) PackAs low as £1.80 £1.50 Regular Price £3.60 £3.00Stove Rope Pack includes 2 metres of Vitcas Black Fire Rope, designed for sealing, jointing, and gasketing in high-temperature environments. Ideal for use around stove doors, flue systems, and stove glass, it is available in diameters from 6mm to 12mm and can withstand temperatures up to 550°C (1020°F).
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Thermal Tape Self Adhesive - WhiteAs low as £1.44 £1.20 Regular Price £2.40 £2.00Fibreglass Self-Adhesive Stove Thermal Tape (white) with self-adhesive backing is ideal for sealing and insulating stove glass, furnaces, boilers, metalwork, and pipework. It is also used in seals around window frames in wood and coal stoves, as well as in fireplaces.
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Black Stove Thermal Tape -Self-AdhesiveAs low as £1.86 £1.55 Regular Price £3.60 £3.00Stove Glass Fibre Thermal Tape (Black) with a self-adhesive backing is ideal for sealing and insulating high-temperature areas. Commonly used for stove glass, pipe coating, metalwork, and window frames in wood and coal stoves, as well as fireplaces, providing effective thermal insulation.
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Ceramic Fibre Sealing StripAs low as £1.80 £1.50 Regular Price £3.12 £2.60Vitcas Ceramic Fibre Sealing Strip. Available in white and in sizes 6x3mm or 10x4mm. Provides an airtight seal between the panels of the stoves, and between a stove door and the glass in a stove door. Also allows for expansion of the glass with the heat. Resistant up to 1260°C / 2300°F.
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Fire Rope White FirmAs low as £0.60 £0.50 Regular Price £1.20 £1.00Stove Fire Rope – White and Firm is made from braided glass fibres and is available in diameters from 3mm to 20mm. Resistant to 550°C (1020°F), it is ideal for high-temperature sealing, jointing, and gasketing, including flue system connections to appliances.
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HRG - Heat Resistant Grout£23.99 £19.99 Regular Price £35.99 £29.99VITCAS 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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Fire Rope Black FirmAs low as £1.20 £1.00 Regular Price £2.40 £2.00Stove Fire Rope - Black is a firm, braided fire rope available in diameters from 6mm to 12mm, with heat resistance up to 550°C (1020°F). It is ideal for high-temperature sealing, jointing, and gasketing applications, such as sealing flue systems to stoves and other heating appliances.
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CFC - Chimney & Flue CleanerSpecial Price £9.59 £7.99 Regular Price £15.59 £12.99Vitcas 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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MF - Mouldable FirebrickSpecial Price £23.99 £19.99 Regular Price £35.99 £29.99Firebrick Replacement Material. Vitcas Mouldable Firebrick is a specially formulated blend of high quality refractory (heat resistant) aggregates and bonding fire clay, resulting in a product which can be moulded into any shape to replace ordinary firebrick.
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Heat Resistant SILICONE 315°CSpecial Price £5.99 £4.99 Regular Price £11.99 £9.99VITCAS 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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White Stove Rope Seal + Adhesive (Kit)As low as £4.68 £3.90 Regular Price £8.39 £6.99Stove Rope Replacement Kit is in diameters from 6mm to 12mm. Contains 2 metres of Vitcas White Fire Rope, Vitcas Rope Adhesive and Protective Gloves. The kit is for renewal of any sealing in your stove e.g. in its flue system, or between the stove door and body of the stove, or in the stove glass.
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Black Rope + Adhesive - Kit for Fireplaces & StovesAs low as £5.40 £4.50 Regular Price £11.40 £9.50The Vitcas Black Stove Rope Kit contains 2 metres of fire rope, black rope adhesive, and protective gloves, making it perfect for sealing stove doors and joints. Available in diameters ranging from 6mm to 12mm, it ensures a secure and heat-resistant seal in high-temperature applications.
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PVA - Adhesive SealerSpecial Price £9.59 £7.99 Regular Price £14.39 £11.99VITCAS PVA Adhesive Sealer is a high-viscosity, water-resistant, rapid-drying emulsion primer designed for use in conjunction with VITCAS Heat Resistant Products. It is ideal for application on fireboards, tiles, and other porous surfaces.
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Why maintenance is essential
Even when constructed with the correct refractory materials, fireplaces and stoves can degrade over time due to heat, mechanical wear, and combustion residues. Maintaining a stove or fireplace involves checking and replacing seals, reapplying protective coatings, and cleaning internal components to prevent blockages and maintain efficiency.
High-temperature sealing solutions
Vitcas offers several sealing products designed to withstand sustained high heat. For example, our heat-resistant rope seals are ideal for sealing stove doors and flue connections and can tolerate continuous exposure up to 550°C. These ropes are available in multiple diameters and are secured using rope adhesive formulated for fire-safe applications.
Specialised maintenance products
In addition to sealing ropes, Vitcas provides high-temperature grouts rated up to 1000°C, which are used for finishing joints around fireplaces and stove surrounds. Our stove glass cleaner ensures visibility and hygiene inside the combustion chamber, while chimney and flue cleaners remove creosote and soot build-up, helping to maintain safe airflow and prevent chimney fires.
All products in this category are formulated for use with wood-burning, multi-fuel, and biomass stoves as well as traditional open fireplaces.
Typical applications
- Replacing worn rope seals on stove doors and glass
- Resealing joints with heat-resistant adhesive and grout
- Cleaning stove glass and internal combustion areas
- Clearing creosote and residue from chimneys and flues
- Preventing air leaks and improving heating efficiency