The use of ceramic tiles around the fireplace has been a very common practice over the years. Here we have revived the old English tradition of slabbing, to offer these exceptional ceramic fronts. These designs can be customized to meet your specific mantel and fireplace opening requirements. The nature of what is predominately a hand decorative tile is such that every piece is an original in its own right. Some glazes, particularly the heavier more light reactive effects used to achieve maximum depth of color and character are subject to crazing. This feature is an inherent characteristic of the glazes, and gives an 'aged' quality to the finished piece.