Wrightworks, LLC The hard shell of the surface of the tiles cuts very well. Any chipping is easily covered by the finishing process. I detailed the installation process here:

http://www.contractortalk.com/f18/modular-arts-panels-update-55243/

Hope that helps.

maureenmel Thank you so much for sharing - I have been looking for awhile for something special to do and this is it! Great job on the entire project - your work is beautiful.

pmartz I have a linear radiant heat fireplace and plan to install the ModularArt tiles. We installed Magnesiacore board over the steel studs in one piece fastening it on by the perimeter only. This is key. Next, we plan to add a additional piece of Magnesiacore board to bump out the metal trim kit from the main wall. The Magnesiacore board can handle the high BTU's of the fireplace without cracking, and by adding the extra bump out, the ModulartArt tiles will be clear of the trim kits vents. We plan to attach the ModularArt tiles only to the Magnesiacore boards and NOt to the steel studs, as the studs move under the high heat. I am presently sourcing high heat caulking and high heat paint. The ModularArt tiles and panels are rated non- combustible. We have had our fireplace on with the Magnesiacore board in place. We can place our hand in the one foot area above the firebox briefly. This is a huge improvement to a previously tested standard cement non-combustible board, as we would have burnt our hand on that one. We plan to take the ModularArt tiles right up to the trim kit of the fireplace.
Pat

slfalcone thank you

Andrea Johnson Coronado Stone Products sells a Wave product that looks very similar to this. It is part of their New Designer Series line and is shown here. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.358269364189070.108793.155702927779049&type=3
Coronado Stone's products are also listed on Houzz: http://www.houzz.com/pro/coronado-stone/coronado-stone-products