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Help Me Find Extra Large Tile for Fireplace Surround

3 years ago

I am trying to find extra large tile for this fireplace surround (the inlay).... or athin slab of stone.

I'm looking for something heat resistant, on the thinner side, white, and 60 inches long (minimum) x 24 inches wide (minimum) x 0.5 inches thick (maximum)

Any suggestions on where I could find something like this? I've been to all bigbox stores and small tile shops. Thanks!

Comments (17)

  • 3 years ago

    That size is not appropriate to the size of your fireplace. You are not finding an oddball tile size because it is an oddball tile size. What you really appear to want is to clad this in a custom stone slab. Visit a fabricator. Be aware that the inside corners at the firebox will all need to be radiused, or it will crack.

  • 3 years ago

    Use Kerlite ultra-thin tile panels. You'll have one seam. I've used it many times.


    https://www.cottodeste.us/products/type/wall

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Agree - I would go with stone slabs instead of tiles, you need to go to a local stone yard where they sell countertops (marble, quartzite etc) and choose there - they may have a smaller remnant that will work, it is a great way to get incredible stone at a good price

    ETA - one thing to think about with tiles is that they date pretty quickly these days thanks to Insta - my surround is marble slab installed in the 1920's - still looks low key & current. My neighbor has ripped out two rounds of tile from her FP - first a busy mosiac from the 1990's and most recently the overdone grey encaustic tiles - so just something to keep in mind when going with tile, something clean and classic will age best

  • 3 years ago

    HU, you must not of read I said "minimum" and "maximum" in the post

  • 3 years ago

    As I suggested the last time you posted this... you could get fluted tile panels or even small squares of the same counter top stone across the room. I think I'd prefer some continuity for this room.


  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I would vote for stone around the FP opening.

    You might want to begin looking for something large enough to place over the hearth.






  • 3 years ago

    Thanks Paul. So I’m pretty basic. I didn’t pick out the countertops (or kitchen) not a huge fan but the rest of what I can pick out is going to be more simple. If I was a little more adventurous I’d do the fluted tiles

  • 3 years ago

    Beverly, I really like the mirror but I’ll probably put a TV there. Unfortunately the house doesn’t have a media room so the living room will have to do. Maybe a TV that doubles as a picture 😁

  • 3 years ago

    La_la. Buying remnants would save a ton of money. I probably wouldn’t find anything thin enough though. Usually remnants are from countertops that are way too thick. Darn it!

  • 3 years ago

    Paul I looked at that link and the tiles are great. Sadly, I searched for a supplier near by and there aren’t any that pulled up.

  • 3 years ago

    Porcelanosa

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    "minimum" 60 inches long tile is wierd and unfindable. 5 foot by 2 feet isn't a tile, it's a countertop!

    we can read, and are offering you other ways to get where you're trying to go.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Porcelanosa has thin porcelain slabs in sizes you need. Used on my fireplaces. The problem might be finding good fabricator

    https://www.porcelanosa-usa.com/products/tile.html/porcelain-panels/liemdark-nature

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I agree either real stone slabs or porcelanosa material . Sometimes what you want and what you can have are not the same.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    There are plenty of thin tile slabs; you will need expert installers for them though. Go to any good tile showrooms in your area and see, Sizes are not the problem, with panels going over

    110 x40 and only a 1/4" thick.

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Have you checked Floor and Decor? I do not see the 60 inch on their site, but in store displays they have slabs that definitely fit your measurements. Daltile also has super large slabs.

  • 2 years ago

    Keen, thank you. I actual went to floor and decor and got a sample yesterday. I believe Daltile only sells to contractors, which I guess if fine because no way would I want to handle a slab that size. Thanks a ton!