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.

Latest from the Vitcas Blog

Building a blacksmith's cooker: materials and advice

Building a blacksmith's cooker: materials and advice

Posted on 10/03/4719 05:19PM

To make a blacksmith's cooker, sturdy and fire-resistant building blocks are essential. The Vitcas shop offers all the necessary materials to create the cooker yourself. A blacksmith's hearth, also known as a blacksmith's furnace, is a structure that is used to heat metal in order to form and sh...

How to Choose Adhesive for Marble on a Fireplace?

How to Choose Adhesive for Marble on a Fireplace?

Posted on 10/03/3626 05:27PM

When installing a fireplace, a timeless and elegant building material such as marble is often chosen. It is essential to consider how to choose adhesive for marble on a fireplace. Marble is one of the most popular materials used for fireplace surrounds. As a natural stone, it is also highly deli...

Which tiles for the fireplace? Which adhesives to use?

Which tiles for the fireplace? Which adhesives to use?

Posted on 02/12/2026 04:00PM

An elegant fireplace can be a wonderful decoration for any living room. Its aesthetic appeal will be ensured by the right cladding. Which tiles for the fireplace? What type of adhesive should I use to ensure that the tiles will adhere to the surface? Building a fireplace involves the purchase...