Fireplace Brick Slips

Brick slips for fireplaces, log burners and chimney breasts

Fireplace brick slips are one of the most effective ways to create the look of a traditional brick fireplace without rebuilding in full bricks. They are used on chimney breasts, media walls, stove surrounds, open fireplace walls and decorative feature walls where customers want warmth, texture and an authentic brick finish.

When planning brick slips around a fireplace, the most important first step is to decide whether the project is a flat wall, a projecting chimney breast or a full surround. A flat wall is measured like any other feature wall. A chimney breast may also need side return areas and corner brick slips on the two front outside edges. A fireplace opening, however, usually has internal corners. Those are not the same as external corners; straight brick slips are cut and fitted to suit the recess.

Our brick slips and brick tiles are suitable for many fireplace designs, including rustic red fireplace brick slips, weathered brick slips, traditional cottage styles and darker antique finishes. Customers often choose red and weathered blends for a classic log burner look, while lighter or reclaimed-style blends can make a fireplace feel softer in a modern living room.

This calculator page is designed to support your buying decision before ordering. It estimates the number of brick slip boxes, corner slips and common brick slip accessories such as adhesive, mortar, primer, spacers and fire cement where a hot area is involved. You can also read the full brick slips installation guide before starting your project.

Choosing the best brick slips for a fireplace recess

For classic fireplace brick slips, many customers choose red, rustic and weathered blends because they suit log burners, hearths and traditional living rooms. Lighter brick tiles can make a smaller fireplace recess feel brighter, while darker brick cladding creates a stronger feature wall. Browse the full brick slips collection to compare colours, textures and samples before ordering.

Accessories for fireplace brick slips

A neat fireplace installation depends on the right preparation products. Primer helps prepare suitable surfaces, adhesive fixes the brick slips, spacers keep the courses even and mortar completes the joint finish. For suitable hot areas, check whether fire cement is required. You can find these products in our brick slip accessories collection.

Why use brick slips around a fireplace?

Brick slips create a real brick appearance while keeping the installation thinner and lighter than full brickwork. They are ideal for chimney breasts, decorative fireplaces and log burner surrounds because they give the wall depth, texture and character. They also allow customers to match the finish to the rest of the room without needing structural brickwork.

For the best result, order samples first, check the colour in your own lighting, measure carefully and allow for cuts. If you are unsure whether you need corner slips, use the corner explanation above or contact the team through the contact page. For wider inspiration, browse the full brick slips collection and compare finishes before ordering.