4 inch tiles
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The 4 inch glazed fireplace tile format came into common use around 1918, and up until the 1960s it was the most popular tile for fireplaces in the UK.
The square tiles ideally reflected the geometric styles associated with the Art Deco influences of the period.
The 4 ¼ inch x 2 ⅛ inch format for glazed fireplace tiles is from an earlier period. It was in common use for fireplace hearths and tiled panels from around the 1880s to the 1920s. These fireplace tiles were almost always laid cross-bonded as brickwork commonly is.Frequently asked questions
What size is a 4 inch fireplace tile?There are two. The square 4 inch tile came into common use around 1918 and was the most popular fireplace tile in the UK until the 1960s. The earlier 4 1/4 x 2 1/8 inch format was used for hearths and tiled panels from around the 1880s to the 1920s, and was almost always laid cross-bonded like brickwork.
Are 4 inch tiles right for an Art Deco fireplace?Yes. The square format suited the geometric styles associated with the Art Deco influences of the period, which is why it became the standard.
How do I know which I have?Measure one tile edge to edge without the grout line, then see replacement fireplace tiles and send us a photograph.
See also: fireplace hearth tiles and tile crazing, colours and cutting.Restoring a 1920s or 1930s fireplace? See our guide to Art Deco fireplace tiles.
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4.25 inch x 2.125 inch glazed tile PLN
£6.75 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Double rounded edge 4 inch tile (REX)
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Plain edged 4 inch square tile (PLN)
£4.15 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Single rounded edge (RE) 4 inch tile
£4.65 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
4 inch square mitre tile (4x4r)
£12.50 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page