125 Questions &
145 Answers
Orlando Q
from Austin asked:
October 13, 2020
Can these be cut down?
1 Answer
Yes; these panels can be cut with a tile saw or masonry blade of some kind.
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Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on October 13, 2020
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Michael H.
from Commerce Twp, MI asked:
February 14, 2023
Do these come with attachment brackets?
1 Answer
These do not have any mounting hardware included, as these are replacement panels that would use the original mounting hardware.
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Aaron D.
on February 14, 2023
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Jim
from Springfield, OH asked:
January 7, 2023
Can you cure the refractory panels once they're installed in the fireplace?
1 Answer
Yes, these refractory panels will need to be cured after installation. Please follow
the curing instructions per the manufacturer.
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Aaron D.
on January 9, 2023
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John S.
from Flower Mound, TX asked:
December 7, 2022
Is the price per panel?
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Paulette
from Red Deer, Canada asked:
November 1, 2022
I have an Opel fireplace, can I use the Hargrove replacement panel for the inside back panel of the fireplace?
1 Answer
If your model is a manufactured woodburning fireplace and its panels are about one inch thick, then, yes, this panel can be used. However, it is a gas fireplace, and/or the panels are not about one inch thick, we cannot recommend it.
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Tyler M.
on November 1, 2022
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Misti D.
from Sulphur Springs, TX asked:
October 23, 2022
Can this be used under a fire pit outside?
1 Answer
No, that is not intended for outdoor use.
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Kathy O.
on October 24, 2022
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Michael M.
from Winters, TX asked:
July 17, 2022
What do you use to install these refractory panels?
1 Answer
These are aftermarket replacements for the refractory panels that come standard on many prefab fireplaces. You would use the original clips/retainers to secure these panels similar to the original installation.
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Aaron D.
on July 18, 2022
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Dennis M.
from Jacksonville, FL asked:
May 26, 2022
Do you have a panel that is 24"x 29-1/2" for a Martin wood-burning fireplace?
1 Answer
We offer this package of two
Hargrove panels that measure 40 wide by 24 high.
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Kathy O.
on May 26, 2022
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Gabe
from New Jersey asked:
March 27, 2022
What is the curing process for a gas fireplace?
1 Answer
These panels are replacements for wood-burning fireplaces and will not work with a gas fireplace.
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Aaron D.
on March 28, 2022
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Don
from North River, NY asked:
February 7, 2022
Is this product suitable as a replacement back panel in a Majestic SH42?
1 Answer
This panel is about one-inch thick. If that works in conjunction with your other factory panels, yes, this can be used in your unit.
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Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on February 7, 2022
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Melodie H
January 25, 2022
1 Answer
Correct, this is a single replacement panel.
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Aaron D.
on January 25, 2022
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Dan
from North Carolina asked:
January 2, 2022
Can this be used to replace back panel of Superior BC-36 wood burning insert?
1 Answer
This will indeed work for your unit.
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Brennan W.
on January 2, 2022
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Rudy N
from Ridge, NY asked:
January 1, 2022
Can I use these panels to cover my Heaterlator walls and if so what can of adhesive should I use?
1 Answer
These are meant to be used as replacements for your existing panels, and because they contract and expand when heating, it is not recommended that an adhesive be used.
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Brennan W.
on January 2, 2022
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Keith S
from Melrose, NM asked:
January 1, 2022
Can these be used in a Coleman wood insert stove?
1 Answer
These are not meant for use inside a wood stove insert.
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Brennan W.
on January 2, 2022
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milleds5
from Round Lake, IL asked:
December 20, 2021
Can this panel be used for the bottom panel of a wood-burning fireplace?
1 Answer
Yes, the Hargrove panels can be used as a manufactured woodburning fireplace floor. Please note, the thickness of these panels is about one inch.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 20, 2021
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Mike
from Granger, IN asked:
December 8, 2021
Is this for one panel or three-panel kit?
1 Answer
That is just a single panel. We also carry the two-pack panel kit found
here.
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Kathy O.
on December 9, 2021
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Can this be used on a superior brand fireplace? The fireplace is about 22 years old.
1 Answer
If it is a manufactured woodburning fireplace and the factory panels are about one inch thick, yes, this can be used as a replacement.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 17, 2021
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Maryann
from Central Florida asked:
November 16, 2021
Can these be used on the bottom?
1 Answer
Yes, this panel can serve as a hearth/floor panel in a manufactured woodburning fireplace.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on November 16, 2021
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Josie
from Missouri asked:
October 28, 2021
If used as a floor panel, can it just be placed right on top of the old one?
1 Answer
This can be done if the surface remains level and the existing floor panel has not been compromised.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on October 28, 2021
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David
from Grand Haven, MI asked:
October 21, 2021
What is the brick size in dimensions?
1 Answer
Each brick is 8" x 2.5" on this panel.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on October 21, 2021
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Leon W
September 17, 2021
Can you cut the fireplace back panel to fit before shipping?
1 Answer
Unfortunately, no. These refractory panels are designed to be cut to fit on site. You can cut the panel to fit and use a grinder to cut the angles that you need on the sides and the bottom edges.
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Aaron D.
on September 17, 2021
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Joseph H
from Killeen, TX asked:
September 15, 2021
How do you cut the refractory? Do you need to use a wet saw?
1 Answer
A grinder with a 4" diamond masonry blade works the best to cut these panels.
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Aaron D.
on September 15, 2021
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John
from Soarks, MD asked:
September 1, 2021
Can you use any type of adhesive that is for fireplaces like mortar cement?
1 Answer
Adhesive should not be used in conjunction with these panels, as the heat will cause the panels to expand and then crack if fixed into place. The panels should be held in place with retaining brackets that would be part of the manufactured woodburning fireplace.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on September 1, 2021
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John
from Soarks, MD asked:
September 1, 2021
Can you use any type of adhesive that is for fireplaces like mortar cement?
2 Answers
You would not use mortar or adhesive to install refractory liner in a pre-fab fireplace. There should be clips at the top and a track at the bottom of firebox to hold panels in place. Adhering panels to firebox can cause damage to the panels.
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Kelsey C.
on September 1, 2021
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Not sure why you would need/want to. Properly cut pieces should normally be held in place mechanically with metal clips. Adhesives will have different coefficients of expansion and contraction than the refractory panel and could create stress point causing cracks/breakage. The refractory panels themselves are brittle in the orthogonal direction and can fracture. I would not use an adhesive with the panel as it could be asking for problems and there are better mechanical solutions.
Submitted by:
Tom G
on September 1, 2021
from Flagstaff, AZ
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Guy P.
from Fort Myers, FL asked:
July 29, 2021
Is there a bonding agent that can be used on this material so we can also add panels to the top of a gas fireplace?
1 Answer
There should be no bonding material applied to these panels. These panels are designed as replacements for certain models of wood-burning fireplaces and should not be used in gas fireplaces.
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Aaron D.
on July 29, 2021
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Phil D.
from Kent, WA asked:
July 16, 2021
Does this product contain asbestos?
1 Answer
No. This product is manufactured using glass fiber-reinforced concrete.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on July 16, 2021
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Patty B.
from Austin, AR asked:
June 27, 2021
Will this work for my Marco? The back piece is 164903, side panel 164604.
1 Answer
This panel is a suitable aftermarket replacement. We do not have the factory replacement panels available for your unit.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on June 28, 2021
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Richard
from Farmingdale, asked:
June 8, 2021
how do the panels get assembled together to fit in the fireplace insert?
1 Answer
The panels are cut to the appropriate size and style to piece together inside the firebox. They are then held in place with retaining clips, usually on the top of the firebox interior. No mortar or adhesive should be used, as expansion of the panels will cause them to crack if they are bonded together.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on June 8, 2021
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Steve S.
from Greenville, SC asked:
May 16, 2021
Can I use fireplace mortar to adhere the panel to the existing brick?
1 Answer
The replacement panels are designed to be installed as direct replacements for refractory panels in prefabricated fireplaces and should not be used in masonry fireplaces.
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Aaron D.
on May 17, 2021
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Will
from Pocono Pines, PA asked:
April 13, 2021
How does this come apart in the fireplace and reinstall?
1 Answer
These panels are to be held in place with retaining clips inside the manufactured woodburning fireplace. These would be the same clips used to hold the original factory panels in place.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on April 13, 2021
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Carol P.
from Los Angeles, CA asked:
April 1, 2021
I have a 36" W fireplace. I need the brick liner that is 28" H. Is this Hargrove Replacement panel 28" H?
1 Answer
No, this panel is 28 inches wide and 24 inches tall. Unfortunately, we do not offer any such panels that are 28 inches tall.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on April 1, 2021
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Kent H
from South Bend, IN asked:
March 23, 2021
What is the warrantee of these?
1 Answer
There is no warranty on this panel. The shipment to you would be insured against damage and can be refunded or replaced if it arrives damaged, but once the panel is received in tact, there is no warranty.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on March 23, 2021
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Diane
from Texas asked:
March 21, 2021
Do you also sell replacement side panels?
1 Answer
If you need to replace the sides as well, then we recommend the
two panel kit from Hargrove. You can usually cut the sides from one piece and the back from the other panel.
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Nevins P.
on March 21, 2021
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Jereme B
from West Sunbury, PA asked:
February 27, 2021
How long does the panel last?
1 Answer
When cured properly, the panel should last for several years at a minimum.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on March 1, 2021
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Kevin H
from Scottsdale AZ asked:
February 12, 2021
Can these panels be painted with High temp paint?
1 Answer
The panels could be painted, yes, but the paint will eventually peel and crack over time.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on February 12, 2021
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Jcole
from North Carolina asked:
January 31, 2021
So what about the bottom panel?
1 Answer
This piece can indeed be used as a bottom/floor panel.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on February 1, 2021
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Dan K
from Indianapolis, IN asked:
January 20, 2021
Are your panels made of lightweight or dense refractory? Is there an application for ceramic fiber construction?
1 Answer
They are poured cast, identical to liners in all wood prefab fireplaces. There is no fiber option.
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Owen O.
on January 23, 2021
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D Mark S
from Novi, MI asked:
January 19, 2021
How exactly do the old ones come apart & the new ones get installed in their place?
1 Answer
Generally speaking, the existing left and right refractory panels will be held in place with retainer brackets that will need to be removed. Once the left and right panel are removed, you should have access to the back and floor panels.
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Will M.
on January 20, 2021
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David C
from Seattle, WA asked:
January 4, 2021
Can I replace steel side panels with refractory panels?
1 Answer
No, these panels are only intended to replace similar refractory panels, not steel plates.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on January 5, 2021
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Barb
from Milford, PA asked:
January 3, 2021
Does this item come in beige/tan?
1 Answer
No, these panels are only available in the color shown.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on January 4, 2021
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Ra-Mon W
from Ann Arbor, MI asked:
January 2, 2021
What tools would you ned to cut the replacement refractory panel ?
5 Answers
This panel can be cut with a masonry blade or tile saw.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on January 4, 2021
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Use a masonry/cement/concrete blade on a circular saw. 6"
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Aaron K
on January 4, 2021
from Belchertown, MA
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A basic angle grinder with a masonry cutoff wheel/tile wheel. Go shallow from point to point the on next pass go slightly deeper with each completed pass. Don't try to cut completely through on first pass. It will break however it wants. But taking multiple passes each pass deeper if it breaks before the cut is done it will most likely break off clean at the cut
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Brandon
on January 4, 2021
from Milton, FL
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I have an old circular saw with a diamond blade on it I use only for masonry projects. I bought the blade a Home Depot. Or you can use an angle grinder with a masonry wheel.
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Chris Q
on January 5, 2021
from Michigan
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I used an angle grinder and masonry blades. Was a good excuse to buy one :)
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Espo
on January 5, 2021
from St. Louis, MO
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Dave
from Baltimore asked:
January 2, 2021
Can these used for the top of a vent-free insert?
1 Answer
The panels and parts within a vent-free gas insert can only be replaced with the factory originals. These panels are not suitable for such use.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on January 4, 2021
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Doug S
from Selbyville, DE asked:
January 1, 2021
Can this be used to replace back panel in a PreWay model BE41-AP?
1 Answer
This panel measures 1" thick and can work with your Preway fireplace. However, this panel will need to be cut to fit and may require spacers behind the panel if your existing panels are thicker than 1".
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on January 4, 2021
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Dennis K
from Livermore, CA asked:
December 30, 2020
Can this be custom made to a width of 20 inches and height of 18 inches with tapered edge at bottom and the left and right width ends?
1 Answer
These refractory panels are designed to be cut to fit on site. You can cut the panel to fit and use a grinder to cut the angles that you need on the sides and the bottom edges.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on December 31, 2020
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Earl M
from IL asked:
December 30, 2020
Can this panel be used in a Majestic DV360 RFN fireplace?
1 Answer
No, this panel is intended for use only in a manufactured woodburning fireplace.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 30, 2020
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Jimmy
from Daleville, VA asked:
December 28, 2020
My panels are rounded at the front, how can I connect panels together if I cut panels at the curve?
1 Answer
These panels are intended for use in manufactured woodburning fireplaces and they are not actually connected to each other, but rather held in place with retaining clips.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 28, 2020
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Dag
from Westminster, MD asked:
December 26, 2020
How do they adhere to the existing brick?
1 Answer
These panels are designed to be used in a manufactured fireplace that has the panels secured in with clips and retainers. These will not work in a true masonry fireplace.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on December 28, 2020
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MJ
from NY asked:
December 26, 2020
Can this be used to replace the lower/ base panel in the fireplace?
1 Answer
Yes, however this panel is only 1" thick and may require spacers to be installed when used as a bottom replacement.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on December 28, 2020
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Tee S
from NY asked:
December 19, 2020
How do you cut them? A wood saw?
3 Answers
You would want to cut these panels with a circular saw using a masonry blade.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on December 20, 2020
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I cut mine with a 4" masonry saw in an angle grinder, but a larger madonry blade in a Skill saw would work as well. The nice thing about using the angle grinder is I was able to radius the cornerof the cut to match the one on my refractory.
Submitted by:
Tom
on December 20, 2020
from Michigan
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I bought a diamond blade for my circular saw. Cut right through it.
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Joe
on December 21, 2020
from Arkansas
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Mike D
from McCormick, SC asked:
December 19, 2020
What is the color?
1 Answer
This panel is a very light gray.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on December 20, 2020
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