Cast Iron Fireplaces

At Fires2u we have a huge range of Cast Iron Fireplaces which are fireplaces that are made from Cast Iron and are a single-piece item (i.e. no need for a separate mantel). They are manufactured to the highest quality ISO 2002 standards with the finishing processes being carried by highly trained craftsmen from the manufactures Gallery Fireplaces and Cast Tec, both complete collections can be found on our website!

There can be little else more inviting and comforting than the warmth and glow of a coal fire inside a traditional Cast Iron fireplace in any room. Cast iron fireplaces are versatile products as they are perfect for smaller rooms such as bedrooms or small lounges as they are narrower than your average fireplace and allow authenticity of Fireplace with either solid fuel fire, gas fire or electric fire but will still fit into any room perfectly. Cast Iron Fireplaces can either come in Black, Highlighted or Full Polished finish and some of these fireplaces even come with a choose tiled insets to really give the room it is fitted into a unique sense of style.

The Industrial Revolution launched the robust, practical and stylish cast-iron fireplace and it still remains with us today. The open coal fires of yesteryear, however, have now been replaced over the last few decades with decorative gas coal effect fires which can be found with the Gallery Fireplace Collection and the Cast Tec Cast Iron Fireplace collection . However Cast Tec have also developed are revolutionary gas fire suitable for Cast Iron Inserts within the Integra Collection. Integra is a unique range of quality cast iron inserts which integrate fully with some of the most efficient gas, solid fuel and electric fires on the market today. These fires, known as Integra Engines, can be fitted into almost any flue application and produce up to 4.0kw of heat and can be up to 70% efficient, visit Fire2u.com to see the complete Cast Tec Integra fireplace Collection.

As with all Fireplaces there are aftercare methods that have to be carried out by owners to make sure they get the very best out of the Cast Iron Fireplace; All our Cast Iron Fireplaces are delivered to our customers with a protective, oil-based coating on polished surfaces, which should be cleaned off during installation. Ensure that the room in which the Cast Iron fireplace is being installed is thoroughly dry, for example recently plastered walls cause high levels of moisture in the atmosphere and, as a result, rust is likely to occur. Under no circumstances should a water based cleaner or polish be used to clean a Cast Iron Fireplaces it is recommended that a spray-type oil is applied from time to time in order to avoid surface rust appearing. When using ceramic fuel that comes with the gas fire option, it must be ensured that the ceramic fuel doesn't not touch any polished surface of the Cast Iron Fireplace as this will cause thermal discolouration. Ash caused by either the gas fire or solid fuel fire in your Cast Iron Fireplace must be cleaned away regularly as a build up beneath the fire will cause the grate to burn out quickly. The grate is a consumable part of your fire and will need replacement from time to time, depending on the frequency and burning temperature of your fire. High temperature paint is used on all Gallery Cast Iron Fireplace where the section of the gas fire or solid fuel fire will burn within the fireplace, the paint may eventually burn off. A proprietary, high temperature paint can be bought to re-coat your Cast Iron Fireplace if this occurs. Such Gallery Fireplace paint or grates can be bought also at fires2u.com we just request proof of original purchase from us.