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About Fireplace Tools products

Fireplace tools can also be used to safely clean and manage your fireplace. They should be robust, and reliable and look the part too as features that will most likely be quite visible in your living space. ArchiPro features only the best fireplace tools in New Zealand from suppliers you can trust. They are an important part of a wider range of high-quality fireplace tools and accessories that are available on ArchiPro.  

Fireplace tools include an array of items to help you manage your indoor fireplace safely. They include tools to lift and move logs around, and sometimes even brushes to remove the ashes. They can also be quite stylish in their design too enhancing the aesthetics of your fireplace. ArchiPro features only the best fireplace tools in New Zealand from reputable and trustworthy suppliers. 

Types of fireplace tools

There are a number of fireplace tools that you’ll want to consider for your fireplace in New Zealand. A fire tools set can bring together the pieces used to tend a fire and clear the hearth.

Fireplace tongs

These tongs are used to move logs or coal without bending too low. They're also used to move debris and ashes from your fireplace.

Fire poker

A fire poker is used to stir up hot coals or ashes so that they can be moved apart to die out or stoke a fire.

Fire shovel

A fire shovel can scrape ashes from inside your fireplace, as well as from around the hearth safely. Ashes can stay warm for much longer than you think, with a fire shovel you remove the danger of working with hot ashes.

The advantages of high-quality fireplace tools

There are many advantages to choosing high-quality fireplace tools from all those available on the market in New Zealand. High-quality fireplace tools are made from robust materials, able to withstand the heat from a hot fire in the short and long term. Cheap tools by contrast can crack and break more easily which is not only frustrating but can lead to injury in the worst-case scenarios. High-quality fireplace tools tend to also feature a wider range of more sophisticated designs, developed for the modern home in New Zealand. This means they won’t be the visual eyesore that some tools can be, an important factor for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. For a traditional interior, vintage brass fireplace tools can keep the fire tools close to the hearth.

How to choose fireplace tools that are right for you

When choosing the best fireplace tools in New Zealand one should always focus on quality, especially if you’re new to these products. High-quality materials are a great place to start as they’ll offer the best continual long-term use leading to greater longevity. Their usability is also important which includes their ease of use and how comfortably they fell in the hand. Again, the best options are designed with modern techniques to enhance this. Aesthetics is also important and some like to mix and match with other elements, like fireplace storage products to create a cohesive look. Vintage fireplace tools can suit rooms where the hearth forms part of the visible living space. A fireplace tool stand keeps tools together beside the hearth. A fireplace tool set can be chosen around the tasks the fire requires.

How long should fireplace tools be?

Generally speaking, a tool needs to be at least 66 cm away from the fire for safety purposes. Also, consider where the handle is located, and if it’s a shorter tool, make sure the handle is heat-resistant and won’t burn. Always have an appropriate tool on hand in case of a fire.

What materials are used for fireplace tools?

These tools come in various shapes, such as cleavers and shovels and they need to withstand high temperatures. The most common materials used to make fireplace tools in New Zealand are steel, brass or wrought iron. A combination of these metals is often used to create more aesthetic-looking tools.

Why are fire pokers that shape?

Pokers are shaped with a flat end and a handle to make them easier to use. The shape makes it easier to move coals around or stamp them out safely. This makes it convenient and quick to use.