Improve the operation of your fireplace and increase the safety of your home. Smoktite® is a highly insulative ceramic product that is used to seal, smooth and insulate chimney smoke chambers without removing the damper frame or adjacent brickwork. Smoktite® sprays on to seal the surface with a durable ceramic coating that is good up to 2291 degrees Fahrenheit and is impervious to acids, vapors, and water. Introduced in the summer of 2002, Smoktite® is now being used by chimney professionals all across the country.
Why Smoktite®?
The smoke chamber is a commonly overlooked chimney area that is the source of a high percentage of chimney fires. With Smoktite®, chimney professionals can now seal smoke chambers through a process that is faster, easier and more cost effective.
Product highlights:
- Increases the safety of a home, improves the operation of the fireplace, and protects the smoke chamber.
- Repairs damage easily, without the removal of the damper frame and adjacent brickwork — no more hand-troweling!
- The Smoktite® system is lightweight and portable enough to be in every chimney professional’s service truck.
Shop Smoktite®
Transform your chimney with Smoktite® and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a safer, more efficient, and longer-lasting fireplace. Smoktite® is exclusively available for professional use by factory-authorized chimney sweeps, repair technicians, and fireplace installers.
Get to those hard to reach areas
Get to those hard to reach areas with ease with our “Extender” model spray gun, a component system that can be extended in length by 6" increments that will reach virtually any part of any sized smoke chamber.
- The Extender comes in sleek, professional machined components for a maintenance free fit.
- Can be used in multiple lengths.
- Reaches hard to access areas without removing the damper and/or the surrounding masonry.
- Eliminates the need for demolition.
- Our Angle Adapter components (available in 30o and 60o angles) can even help you work around corners
What equipment do I need to use Smoktite®?
You’ll need a compressor with a regulator that’s rated at a minimum of 5 SCFM @ 90 PSI , a ½-inch drill with a mixing paddle and cold water. Water is used to mix the Smoktite® and to clean up.
What preparation of the smoke chamber is required prior to application?
A thorough brushing and/or rotary cleaning will usually suffice.
Does the equipment clean up easily?
Yes! Clean up with water is easy when done promptly after each use.
Once mixed, how long do I have to use it?
The average pot life is about one hour but varies with weather conditions.
Has it been tested?
Yes! It has been tested to 2291°F. It is a highly insulative and lightweight agglomerate.
What kind of coverage will I get with Smoktite?
One bucket will cover approximately 10 square feet at 1/2 inch thick.
How many coats does it take to complete a smoke chamber?
Usually, one to two coats. Additional coats may be necessary for severe problems.
How long do I have to wait between coats?
If multiple coats are necessary, approximately 10-15 minutes is recommended. This is variable depending on temperature and humidity.
Will it seal holes?
Yes! It can seal holes up to 1 inch with a little effort.
How does Smoktite® compare to other products and methods?
Smoktite® is the original spray system for smoke chambers! Our high quality equipment is designed specifically for spraying Smoktite® material not just off the shelf. The gun components are CNC machined in house to exact specifications for our particle sizes. Being a sprayed ceramic, Smoktite® is quick and easy to apply making it more cost effective than traditional parging methods.