Vitcas Knowledge Areas

Forge and hearth construction

Guides on building blacksmith forges, hearths and other high-heat work zones with the right combination of fire bricks, refractory concrete and dependable jointing materials.

Refractory materials explained

Clear introductions to the Vitcas range: fire cement, castable refractory, heat resistant adhesives, boards and insulation products used across fireplaces, stoves and ovens.

Insulation and system design

Learn how to layer structural and insulating materials correctly to retain heat, improve safety and extend the service life of kilns, bread ovens, fireplaces and flue systems.

Repair, sealing and maintenance

Step-by-step articles covering crack repair, sealing stove doors, refreshing fireback surfaces and choosing heat-resistant products for long-term upkeep.

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Tiled cooker renovation - how to refresh an old cooker?

Tiled cooker renovation - how to refresh an old cooker?

Posted on 10/03/9091 05:42PM

If you have an old heating appliance of this kind in your home, at some point in its life, you may need a tiled cooker renovation - how to refresh an old cooker, you will find out in this article. Renovating an old tiled cooker is a process that allows you to restore its former shine and functio...

Silicone for the fireplace from Vitcas, durability and efficiency

Silicone for the fireplace from Vitcas, durability and efficiency

Posted on 10/03/6985 05:22PM

If you wish to have a fireplace in your home, you need to know what building materials to use to build it. In addition to the necessary fire bricks, you will need a good quality fireplace silicone to bond them together. In the correct construction of a fireplace, proper sealing plays an importan...

Fireplace sealant - which one to choose?

Fireplace sealant - which one to choose?

Posted on 10/03/6132 05:45PM

Heating appliances, should be very airtight, so a sealant for the fireplace is essential - which one to choose to do its job well, you will learn from the content of this article. Choosing the right sealant is very important for the safe and efficient operation of the heating appliance. The pu...