A more contemporary choice, fire glass offers a modern decorative media for use with your gas fire pit or fireplace. There are many styles and sizes to choose from, and they can all be used with any approved gas fire feature, so it comes down to which kind you like the best. We've outlined the types below with links to our selection to make your decision easier.
Classic Fire Glass
Classic fire glass features a jagged crystal look for a timeless appearance. Classic fire glass comes in 1/4" and 1/2" sizing and a wide variety of colors to suit your tastes.
Reflective Fire Glass
Amplify the intensity of your fire with premium fire glass! This media features a polished surface that reflects the light from your fire, creating a lively flame display. During the day, the reflective mirror on the fire glass will reflect the sun, creating a dynamic look even without a fire burning. Reflective fire glass also comes in 1/4" and 1/2" sizing and a multitude of colors to suit your tastes.
Firebeads
Firebeads offer a more familiar rounded shape; many people choose fire beads for their uniform shape and contemporary appearance. Available in standard colors as well as in a “luster” finish that offers a more polished and reflective appearance, firebeads are a sure choice for an upscale look. Firebeads come in 1/2" and 3/4" sizing and various colors.
Recycled Fire Glass
Recycled fire glass has been refired using the same process as all other types of fire glass in order to create the same high-quality product with an eco-friendly result. It comes in 3/4" sizing and a variety of vibrant colors as broad as the traditional selection.
Zircon Fire Glass
Named for its crystalline shape, zircon fire glass offers multi-faceted shine and a distinctive appeal. When used in your fire feature, zircon fire glass will offer a luxurious appearance that will enhance the atmosphere of your entertaining space. Zircon fire glass is 1" in size and has numerous colors to choose from.
Sizing of Fire Glass
Not only are there multitudes of colors and styles, but the sizes of fire glass differ as well. While size ultimately doesn’t make a difference in the performance of your fire feature, you may decide you like the look of larger or smaller fire glass. Use the image below as a guide to how large the fire glass styles are in reference to each other. If you have a hard time deciding what you like best, order one of our sample packs of fire glass and choose a small handful of styles to get an idea of what it looks like in person.
Other Types of Fire Pit Décor
Fire glass isn’t the only media option available to customize your fire pit. There’s also lava rock and log sets that you can use to make your fire pit perfect for your outdoor space. For more information on all the fire pit media options available, check out this article.
How Much Fire Glass Do You Need?
Use our handy fire glass calculator to figure out just how much fire glass you’ll need to fill your fire pit. For reference, our standard 10-pound bags of glass are approximately the size of a gallon of milk. If you have further questions about styles of fire glass and how to ensure you get the right product for your needs, please contact our team of experts. They’re available by phone Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time and are ready and waiting to help.
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