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 brick oven: Which cement and mortar to choose?

Building a brick oven: Which cement and mortar to choose?

Posted on 10/09/9476 05:40PM

Do you want to create a new heating structure in your home? Find out how to build a brick oven: Which cement and mortar to choose in order to build it correctly? Every high-temperature structure requires the right building materials for its construction. The best products of this kind can be f...

High-temperature mortar for special applications

High-temperature mortar for special applications

Posted on 10/09/2853 05:45PM

The construction and maintenance of heating equipment, require refractory materials such as high-temperature mortar for special applications. This is a product designed to work in extreme conditions. When looking for materials such as refractory mortar for special tasks, it is worth betting on...

Tiles Around a Fireplace: Heat Resistant Adhesive and Substrate

Tiles Around a Fireplace: Heat Resistant Adhesive and Substrate

Posted on 10/07/2026 09:00AM

Tiles at the fireplace should be part of a prepared layout, not just decoration glued to a random old coating. Before selecting adhesive, check the wall and cladding requirements. The appropriate material must fit the substrate, location, and working conditions of the entire surface. Read the purp...