{"id":8931,"date":"2016-04-27T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/blog\/revestimientos-para-chimeneas\/"},"modified":"2023-05-21T22:04:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T20:04:39","slug":"fireplace-linings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-linings\/","title":{"rendered":"How are the coatings for fireplaces?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The lining of a fireplace<\/strong> is one of the most important aspects for it, as it greatly influences the energy efficiency and fuel consumption needed. There are different types of linings, although all of them <strong>must fulfill two main functions:<\/strong> protect the interior of the fireplace from the action of fire and channel the heat to the appropriate area.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1382f24e7e9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1382f24e7e9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-linings\/#Main_materials_used_in_fireplace_linings\" >Main materials used in fireplace linings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-linings\/#Marble\" >Marble<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-linings\/#Molten_Metal\" >Molten Metal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-linings\/#Stainless_Steel\" >Stainless Steel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-linings\/#Ceramic\" >Ceramic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-linings\/#Paints_and_fillers\" >Paints and fillers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/blog\/fireplace-linings\/#Which_chimney_lining_should_you_choose\" >Which chimney lining should you choose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_materials_used_in_fireplace_linings\"><\/span>Main materials used in fireplace linings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The materials that can be used to line a fireplace are mainly the following:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marble\"><\/span>Marble<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Marble is a porous material<\/strong>, resistant to direct fire action, which can be relatively easily installed inside a fireplace. The marble stone heats up and stores some of the heat, so even after the fire has been extinguished, the fireplace can still feel warm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Another advantage of marble lining is that <strong>the stone can be custom ordered<\/strong>, and a thicker or thinner thickness can be chosen depending on the level of protection required by the fireplace.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3204 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-1.jpg\" alt=\"fireplace mantels\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Of all the types of marble, <strong>the most commonly used is usually <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Travertine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">travertine<\/a><\/strong>, which is also used on the exterior to make the fireplace more decorative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Molten_Metal\"><\/span>Molten Metal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Molten metal cladding is often used for cassettes<\/strong> or insertable chimney systems. They are made as a single piece that fits into the old chimney, or a new complete chimney is made by modules, which are welded and sealed with high temperature resistant putty, in both cases with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">door to isolate the chimney<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stainless_Steel\"><\/span>Stainless Steel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Stainless steel is usually limited to the <strong>outside of chimneys<\/strong>, especially those to which a bright metallic finish is wanted. However, there can also be interior claddings finished with stainless steel sheets <strong>alloyed with other metals to better resist the direct action of fire<\/strong>, which can cause corrosion at extreme temperatures.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3211 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-2.jpg\" alt=\"fireplace mantels\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Como-son-los-revestimientos-para-chimeneas-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ceramic\"><\/span>Ceramic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ceramic interior finishes are used for their <strong>high resistance to very high temperatures<\/strong>. In fact, space shuttles are finished in this material to resist entry into the atmosphere after being in space, something that subjects the material to thousands of degrees without it losing strength or disintegrating. Therefore, it is one of the ideal claddings for finishing the interior of chimneys.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paints_and_fillers\"><\/span>Paints and fillers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fireproof paints are used <strong>to cover the interior of old and deteriorated chimneys<\/strong>. It&#8217;s much more economical than other systems, besides being <strong>very easy to apply<\/strong>. With a single layer of paint, the interior of a chimney can be insulated in a few minutes, and once the paint is dry, it withstands very high temperatures.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3114 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Diferencias-entre-insert-y-cassetes-para-chimeneas-3.jpg\" alt=\"fireplace mantels\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Diferencias-entre-insert-y-cassetes-para-chimeneas-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Diferencias-entre-insert-y-cassetes-para-chimeneas-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Diferencias-entre-insert-y-cassetes-para-chimeneas-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The filler is used <strong>to seal cracks and joint points<\/strong>. Its formula has been developed to withstand extreme temperatures, and is applied in a way that&#8217;s as simple as the paint. However, it is not common to find a chimney lining covered only with heat-resistant filler.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_chimney_lining_should_you_choose\"><\/span>Which chimney lining should you choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When deciding for one lining or another, the ideal, especially for the exterior part, is that you choose one that integrates with the decoration. In this way, in addition to improving the efficiency of the chimney, your corner will be much more beautiful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The lining of a fireplace is one of the most important aspects for it, as it greatly influences the energy efficiency and fuel consumption needed. There are different types of linings, although all of them must fulfill two main functions: protect the interior of the fireplace from the action of fire and channel the heat [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3220,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"How are the linings for fireplaces - HotFireDoor","_seopress_titles_desc":"The materials with which a fireplace can be covered are multiple. In today&#039;s post we talk about different linings for fireplaces.\r\n","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[626],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8931","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-chimneys"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8931","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8931"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8931\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8934,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8931\/revisions\/8934"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3220"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8931"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hotfiredoor.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}