The Most Luxurious Vitreous Enamel Finish – Vlaze Surfaces
A.J Wells & Sons are vitreous enamel specialists with the largest enamel facility in the UK and the founders of Charnwood, a market-leading global stove brand. In 2014, they established Vlaze, to focus on vitreous enamel for the living environment. Utilising A.J Wells’ vast experience of working with vitreous enamel over the last 50 years, Vlaze continues to develop fireside products that marry superior heat resistance with an incredibly luxurious vitreous enamel finish.
Why is vitreous enamel so good for the fireside?
Heat & Fire Resistance: Enamel is resistant to temperature differentials of -40°C to 650°C and designed to exceed HETAS regulations.
Speed & Ease of Installation: Vlaze panels are quick and simple to install.
Longevity Guaranteed: Enamel lasts up to 4 times longer than standard powder coated paneling. We offer a 25-year guarantee on Vlaze products.
Chemical Resistance: Enamel is resistant to virtually all alkali, acids, organic solvents & detergents.
Hygienic: The smooth, sealed surface of enamel eliminates the absorption of dirt, grease and bacteria.
Resistance to Abrasion: The hard surface of enamel resists shock abrasion and scratching.
Low Maintenance: Enamel requires very simple and only periodic maintenance and is easy to clean.
Colour-fast: Enamel is colour-fast and resistant to all the elements. It will not fade or corrode due to sunlight.
Environmental: The elements that are used to produce enamel are fully recyclable.
British Made: Designed and manufactured on the Isle of Wight with British materials.
Vlaze hearth plates and heat shields
A primary consideration when getting a wood-burning stove is making sure it is installed and situated safely. If you have limited room, a heat shield and hearth plate can play an important role in protecting your surrounding space. Vlaze hearth and heat shields are easy to install and suit modern living spaces without traditional fireplaces. A Vlaze heat shield with its superior heat resistance allows you to place your log burner closer to the wall, increasing the space in your room. You have more control of where you locate your stove in your home so that you can find the optimum focal point and maximise the quality of your experience.
What is a Vlaze heatshield?
A Vlaze heatshield is a vitreous enamel sheet metal barrier that is placed between your stove and a combustible wall or surface. Without adequate clearance from your stove, a combustible wall or object can overheat, dry out and present a fire hazard.
What is a Vlaze Hearth Plate?
A fireplace hearth is a barrier between your combustible flooring and your fireplace. In the case of a wood-burning stove, they usually extend out in all directions beyond its footprint to protect a sufficient area from the emanating heat generated and any falling ash or embers.
To complete your perfect fireplace, you can match your Vlaze Heat Shield with a stylish Vlaze hearth plate.
The leaders in vitreous enamel
VLAZE have developed a wide range of styles drawing on both historical and contemporary references. Producing arguably the most luxurious and sophisticated vitreous enamel finish available on the market. Suitable for a broad range of uses across a wide range of sectors and featuring on exciting projects for Tom Dixon, Soho House and Bombay Sapphire to name just a few.
Vlaze was born from A.J Wells and Charnwood and reciprocates by pushing the A.J Wells team to refine the vitreous enamel process even further. This development is beneficial across the business allowing A.J Wells to provide the highest quality products on the market and remain the leader in vitreous enamel production in the UK. While Vlaze is predominantly sold in Europe it is also exported across the world to South Africa and the USA to as far afield as Australia.
Images cannot do justice to the beauty of Vlaze surfaces. It is only when seeing and touching them in person that you can truly appreciate their splendour. Therefore, we have recently started making 90x90mm square coaster samples in any Vlaze surface colour and finish which you can order here.