Why Choose a Glass Hearth?
For the ideal combination of functionality and elegance, sleek glass hearth floor plates are a contemporary alternative to more obtrusive traditional hearths.
Maintaining essential safety elements with stylish visual appeal, glass floor plates are ideal for modern homes and businesses with wood-burning stove installations that produce temperatures below 100°C.
With a thickness of 12mm and a range of sizes and shapes to choose from, these toughened glass hearth plates:
- Are manufactured to ensure compliance with UK safety regulations
- Offer a non-combustible solution to protect floors from heat and catch deposits from a wood-burning stove or fireplace
- Don't encroach on your space too much or obscure the floor finish below
Types of Glass Hearths
At EGW, you can choose between several distinct design options, all of which suit different types of spaces. Shape options include:
- Rectangular
- Corner angle
- Square
- Circular & circular truncated
- Teardrop
- Semi-circle
If you want to protect the floor in front of a corner stove, choose an angled, quadrant, or teardrop glass hearth shape.
Or, for the ultimate in flexibility, choose square, rectangular, and circular hearth floor plates – including truncated circles and semi-circular products – which can fit anywhere you need them to go.
You can also select clear or grey-tinted glass, depending on how much of a statement you want to make in your space. For homeowners looking to make an impact, choose the dark grey-tinted glass, or select clear glass for protection you'll forget is there.
Where Can Glass Hearth Floor Plates Be Used?
Glass hearths, floor plates, or similar are designed for use below wood-burning stoves or fireplaces.
Toughened glass is hard to break, is heat-resistant, and easy to clean, making it the ideal material for slim yet strong glass hearths in a variety of spaces, such as:
- Residential properties
- Hotels, B&Bs, and home-stays
- Restaurants, cafes, and eateries
- Themed bars and pubs
- Spas
Benefits of a Glass Hearth for Wood Stoves
Glass hearth floor plates have many features that make them preferable to classic hearths made of slate, granite, and tiles. Constructed from 12mm thick glass with polished edges, our range of glass hearth plates includes:
- Heat Resistant: A toughened glass floor plate can offer protection against heat from a stove or fireplace up to 100°C. As an inherently temperature-resistant material, glass is an ideal shield for combustible flooring.
- Protective Layer: Beyond radiating heat, stoves, log burners, and fireplaces can also shed deposits. A glass hearth creates a non-flammable barrier, helping to prevent these residues from tarnishing your flooring. They are much easier to clean, too!
- Aesthetic Appeal: Complementing any flooring type, be it marble, tile, or wood, translucent or transparent glass helps to ensure that your floor is protected, without concealing the beauty beneath.
- Elegance: Adding a sleek glass hearth introduces an element of sophistication to any room. The unique play of light from flames reflecting from the glass can also elevate the area's ambience, providing a warm glow.
When you want to safeguard your flooring from heat damage and reduce the risk of fires from stray embers, a tempered glass hearth plate can achieve this with minimal fuss and add an elegant touch. So, why not browse our range of glass hearth plates to find one that meets your needs today?
Lead Times for Glass Hearth Floor Plates
Glass hearths from EGW can be on the way to your chosen address in 10–15 working days for in-stock items.
Delivery to more remote areas of the UK, like Cornwall, Devon, and Wales, can take up to 15–20 working days, while delivery to Scotland will likely take up to 20–25 working days, unless advised otherwise at checkout.
Custom products, such as those with bespoke shaping or special finishes, can take longer to produce. However, we will aim to keep you informed, and you can always contact us if you need an update on your order.
Order Clear & Tinted Glass Hearths
At EGW, all of our expertly manufactured glass hearth floor plates are made from 12mm thick toughened glass to provide long-lasting durability and incomparable safety.
When you choose a stylish glass hearth plate from EGW, you're choosing value for money, with a beautiful, resilient, and easy-to-clean product.
If you need help choosing from our selection of hearths, contact our team by calling 020 8500 1188 or emailing info@egw.co.uk, and we'll be in touch with our expert recommendations.