Description
American Panel Traditional 48″ x 48″ Standard Imperial Black Colonial Edge Type 2 Ceramic Hearth Board
The natural choice for home & hearth. Accent your home with a quality hearth pad from American Panel Hearth Products. Our hearth pads are crafted from a variety of quality stone and ceramics — expertly finished for maximum durability. Choose from a wide range of styles and enjoy the security of knowing your hearth pad meets all government safety standards. American Panel’s tile and stone hearth pads are handcrafted to provide the ideal foundation for your freestanding gas, wood, pellet, corn, coal or oil stove.
All traditional hearth pads are manufactured as Type 2 (Ember Protection and Thermal Protection). American Panel traditional hearth pads are fully non-combustible with an R-value of 2.24 or 1.592. This exceeds the Type 2 minimum R-value of 1.0.
Color of slate and stone will vary from product pictures as these are natural stone. Product pictures are samples and do not reflect the scale of the finished pad.
Tested, Approved & Listed to UL-737, UL-1482, UL-127, UL-1618 & NFPA 211 safety standards for wall & floor protectors & hearth extensions.
What’s Included
- 48×48 Type 2 Hearth Pad
Features
Hearth Pads Available in Any Size With R-Value of 1.592
- 1-1/4″ frame
- Utilizes two substrates equal to ¾”, these substrates provide a slightly lower R-Value than the singe substrate in our 1″ frame
- Two substrates are required to provide strength for larger hearth pads
- Extruded, tubed aluminum for maximum strength
- Corner plugs to ensure perfectly “square” hearth pads every time
- Powder-coated
- No overspray issues on tile/grout, frame powder coated prior to tile/slate installation so grout and thinset clean off frame easily
- Both substrates provide excellent tile bonding characteristics, unlike substrates found in other brands of hearth pads
- Does not rely on air pockets for thermal value
Specifications
| Model | CE-48-ST-IB-T2 |
| Material | Ceramic, Non-Combustible |
| Color/Finish | Imperial Black |
| Frame Style | Colonial Edge |
| Trim Shape & Size | 48 Standard (ST) |
| Dimensions | A48 x B48 x C37½ x D27 x E15 |
Documents & Files
- Product Brochure
- How to Order American Hearth Pads
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2? All of our traditional hearth pads are Type 2 only, providing both ember and thermal protection. Our steel Ember Defender pads are Type 1 only, providing ember protection only. All pads are tested and approved under UL1618 testing guidelines. |
How thick are the hearth pads? Original Edge framed hearth pads less than 54″ are 1″ thick (slates in these sizes vary from 1-1/8″ to 1-1/4″ thick), and all Original Edge frame hearth pads 54″ and greater, as well as all sizes in our Colonial Edge framed pads, are 1 1/4″ thick (slates in these sizes vary from 1-3/8″ to 1-1/2″ thick). Ember Defenders are made with 10-gauge steel and are approximately 1/8″ thick. |
How high are the pedestals? Tile and slate pedestals are 6″ high. Spartan Shield pedestals are 1″ thick. |
Can I order a custom size hearth pad? Yes. We are happy to do custom sizes, but they cannot exceed 60″ in length or width. All of our pads are made using 45° and 90° angles. We do not have the capability of creating a pad with angles different from these. |
Will you build a hearth pad with my tile? Absolutely. Just know that shipping small amounts of tile can be problematic if some or all of the tile is damaged. It also creates an issue when we ship the completed hearth out. Again, if it is damaged and we need to build another one, more tile will need to be shipped to us. |
I need a hole cut in my hearth pad, is this possible? Yes, we can cut a hole in the hearth pad or wall pad according to the specifications you provide. We will render a drawing for your approval before proceeding with the project. |
I bought a hearth pad in the past and would like to add the same tile to the surrounding area. Can I buy matching tile or slate directly from you? Please check with us to see if the tile is still available. If you do not see the matching tile on our Color Options page, it has likely been discontinued. If your pad was made with one of our slate options, please note that slates vary in color and texture and may not match your existing pad. |
What paint should I use if the frame on my pad gets scratched?We suggest you use Rust-Oleum®, Textured, in black. |
If you were building your own hearth pad, how would you reach an R-value of 1.592? Well, to match the thermal protection of a ThermaShield pad using ceramic tile, you would have to use 86 layers of ¼” tile. Check out these comparisons of other non-combustible materials to a ThermaShield pad. |
What is ThermaShield XTreme?Some stoves require extremely high R-values. For these stoves, we have designed the Low Profile Base and the award-winning ThermaShield Xtreme Floor Protection System. With the ThermaShield Xtreme, you can achieve an R-Value of up to R=10. Consult with your stove dealer and stove manual for your stove’s required R-value. Low Profile Base. At 1″ thick, the Low Profile Base provides additional layers of insulation in a frame beneath your hearth pad. This will provide an additional R-value of R=2.4. This is also a great option for installations when carpet can’t be removed beneath the pad. ThermaShield Xtreme Floor Protection System. ThermaShield Xtreme Floor Protection System. Consisting of a ThermaShield hearth pad and specialized matching 6″ pedestal, the system can be customized to provide a range of R-values from R=2.4 to R=10. |
Warranty
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Five-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects and product failure under normal use. |
