The natural choice for home & hearth.

American Panel’s tile and stone hearth pads are handcrafted to provide the ideal foundation for your freestanding gas, wood and coal, pellet, corn, or oil stove. Our pads are available in both Ember Protection and Thermal Protection to meet the safety needs of every stove. Our ThermaShieldTM pads offer an R-value of R=1.61, the highest R-value of any manufactured hearth pad. With two frame styles and over 15 tile and stone options, we have the perfect hearth pad to complement your stove and décor. Don’t see the size you need? We love custom orders.

What is a Modular Hearth?

Our affordable Modular Hearth Protection System is a new approach for protecting your home, deck and patio. They’re perfect as ember protectors with wood stove inserts, freestanding stoves, grills and fire pits. By joining individual tiled panels with our unique locking system, you can make a beautiful hearth or grill pad in minutes. Because the system is modular, you can make your pad just the size you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2?
Type 1 provides ember protection only, and Type 2 provides ember and thermal protection.

Can I order a custom size hearth pad?
Yes. We are happy to do custom sizes. Please keep in mind they can not exceed 60″ in any one direction.

How high are the pedestals?
Wood pedestals are 5″ high, and tile pedestals are 6″.

How thick are the hearth pads?
Type 1 tile are 1″ slates 1-1/8″ to 1-1/4″, and Type 2 tile are 1″ slates 1-3/8″ to 1-1/2″.