Victorian Cast Iron Fireplaces
Victorian Cast Iron Fireplaces are a traditional style of fireplace. They require a fireback in order to prevent damage from the fire to the brickwork structure of the chimney. A fireback can be very decorative like the Georgian or Victorian models or it can be simply functional and made from plain fire clay. Victorian Cast Iron Firebacks tend to be on the decorative side of the spectrum while also being functional. The designs of the inserts usually carry onto the fire back. A cast iron fireback is usually used in an open fireplace.
History
During the early stages of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne, fireplaces were very decorative with floral designs and ornate detailing. During the latter period of Queen Victoria's reign, they took on a simpler and more geometrical look to them. Functionality was prioritised, which is why cast iron was used in the fireback increasing the fireplace's longevity.
Our offer
Vitcas sells a plain concrete fireback which can be decorated to meet your specific taste. We also provide the heat resistant materials required to fill in any gaps between the fire back and wall and to meet any other needs.
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HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile AdhesiveSpecial Price £23.99 £19.99 Regular Price £43.19Vitcas Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive is a ready mixed tile cement specially formulated for use high temperature conditions where ordinary tile cements are inadequate for the long term retention of tiles. Ready Mixed; Easy to Use; Excellent bonding properties; *Rated to 1000ºC
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VIC - Vermiculite Insulating CementAs low as £23.99 £19.99Vitcas Vermiculite Insulating Cement is a non-combustible, pre-mixed lightweight aggregate cement mix. Used for backing insulation and non-structural infill. Suitable for filling in gaps between firebacks and fireplaces, cast iron fireplaces and outdoor pizza ovens.
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Glass Fibre Lagging RopeAs low as £3.00 £2.50Fibreglass Lagging Fire Rope- Stove Fire Rope Seal Lagging Rope. Available in diameters from 20mm to 50mm. Rates to 550oC. Has good thermal insulation and resistance against chemicals, oils and solvents, which makes it ideal for wrapping around flue pipes and hot pipes, etc.
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VITCAS Premium Fire CementAs low as £2.39 £1.99Vitcas Fire Cement-Ready Mixed Rated to 1250ºC. For patching and repair fire bricks, fireplaces, solid fuel ovens, range cookers, boilers and central heating systems.
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HRTA - Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive 1000°CSpecial Price £3.59 £2.99 Regular Price £8.99Heat 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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Heat Resistant Spray Paint-WHITESpecial Price £8.39 £6.99 Regular Price £15.59Vitcas Heat Resistant Paint-High Temperature Paint Spray 400ml-White. Resistant to 800oC (1472oF). High Temperature Spray Paint for painting stoves, radiators, furnaces, heaters, barbecues, boilers, pipes and all types of equipment relating to high temperatures.
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BLACK Fire Cement - VITCAS Fire CementAs low as £3.11 £2.59BLACK Fire Cement formulated specifically for patching and repairs to firebricks, fireplaces, solid fuel ovens and boilers. Resistant to 1250ºC
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Heat Resistant Spray Paint-BLACKSpecial Price £8.39 £6.99 Regular Price £15.59Vitcas Heat Resistant Paint - High Temperature Paint Spray 400ml - Black. Resistant to 800 oC (1472 oF). Heat Resistant Spray Paint for painting furnaces, heaters, barbecues, boilers, pipes and all types of equipment relating to high temperatures.
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HRG - Heat Resistant GroutAs low as £23.99 £19.99VITCAS Heat Resistant Tile Grout. For grouting tiles which have been fixed with VITCAS Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive. Resistant to 1000oC. 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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BFC - Black Fire Cement 1250°CSpecial Price £3.59 £2.99 Regular Price £5.99Black fire cement for domestic and commercial applications on fire bricks, fire grates, flue pipes, flue bricks, boilers and other applications subject to extreme heat. Offers excellent adhesion to fire bricks, block work, stone and clay ware. Resistant to 1250 C.
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Heat Resistant Spray Paint-CREAM/BEIGESpecial Price £8.39 £6.99 Regular Price £15.59Vitcas Heat Resistant Paint-High Temperature Paint Spray 400ml-Cream. Resistant to 800oC (1472 oF). High Temperature Spray Paint for painting furnaces, heaters, barbecues, boilers, pipes and all types of equipment relating to high temperatures.
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VITCAS Adhesive & Grout SpreaderSpecial Price £2.39 £1.99 Regular Price £4.79VITCAS Adhesive & Grout Spreader is for spreading of Heat Resistant Tile Adhesive, levelling and finishing. You can also use with other products which have a 3mm bed, such as Board Adhesive and Heatproof Mortar. Has a 6mm notched side for spreading adhesives and a rubber strip for grouting.
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CFC - Chimney & Flue CleanerSpecial Price £9.59 £7.99 Regular Price £15.59Vitcas® CFC Chimney and Flue Cleaner is an excellent cleaning product for eliminating creosote, soot and tar deposits from chimneys and flue linings. Can even be used on stainless steel flexible flue liners. Can also prevent chimney fires. For maximum effect, use 2-4 scoops of the cleaner twice each week.
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Heat Resistant SILICONE 315°CSpecial Price £5.99 £4.99 Regular Price £11.99VITCAS High Temperature Silicone to 315ºC -heat resistant flexible sealant Designed for joints in contact with high temperatures such as flues, ovens, gaskets, stoves, boilers etc. Excellent adhesion to most building materials Read more -
Heat Resistant Spray Paint-REDSpecial Price £8.39 £6.99 Regular Price £15.59Vitcas Heat Resistant Paint-High Temperature Paint Spray 400ml-Red. Resistant to 300oC (572oF). High Temperature Spray Paint for painting brake callipers in cars and motor bikes, furnaces, heaters, barbecues, boilers, pipes and all types of equipment relating to high temperatures.
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HPS - Heatproof ScreedAs low as £23.99 £19.99Fireproof Screed, a cement-like product, is resistant to 1400°C. For interior & exterior use. Its function is for Screeding Masonry and making replacement fire bricks for Fireplaces, Barbeques and Kilns. Protects vulnerable materials, which are in danger of being damaged by high heat exposure.
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