Are fire pit inserts necessary?

If your fire pit is intended to be semi-permanent or temporary, an insert may not be entirely necessary. The use of a fire pit ring will assist in maintaining the structural integrity of your fire pit and the surface on which it sits all while protecting its long-term appearance. Take Over 25% Off Fire Pits!

Can I make my own fire pit insert?

With most kits, you don’t need to cut or size the block. To build your own fire pit with a kit, you’ll just need to lay the block at the prepared location, insert the fire pit ring and add some finishing touches. Check out our video and step-by-step instructions to learn how to make a fire pit with a ring kit.

What is the inside of a fire pit called?

GRATE
GRATE. A grate sits inside the fire pit and holds the wood logs.

What do you put at the bottom of a fire pit?

What do you put in the bottom of a fire pit? You’ll want to start with a layer of sand at the bottom of the pit, and then top the sand with gravel, lava rocks, fire pit glass, paving stones or even bricks for your fire pit. Alternatively, you can simply use dirt.

What can I do with an old metal fire pit?

Ideas for a Rusted Patio Fire Pit

1. Restoring. Starting with rough sandpaper and working your way down to fine-grade sandpaper, sand off as much of the rust as possible.
2. Planter. Turn the fire pit as is into a planter.
3. Garbage Can. Turn the fire pit into a decorative garbage can for the porch or patio.
4. Hose Storage.

Is firebrick necessary for fire pit?

Are you using a fire pit insert or liner? Fire pit inserts are made of steel and are designed to hold up to extreme temperatures. So, if you are using a fire pit insert you DO NOT need fire brick.

What do you put under a fire pit?

Heat Shields Regardless of the location of the fire pit, putting a heat shield under the pit will protect the surface from fire and heat damage. Heat shields are fairly portable and easy to use. No assembly is needed; simply place one under the fire pit on a flat surface, and light your fire without any worry.

Should I put sand in the bottom of my fire pit?

The main benefits of using sand are that it helps to soak up the heat and evenly distribute the heat throughout the fire pit. Sand is also great for protecting the actual metal bowl from the intense heat the fire can put out. At the end of the day, there is no harm in putting sand in the base of a metal pit.

Can you paint the inside of a fire pit?

The only paint you should be using on an indoor or outdoor fire pit is one that is rated for high heat, typically around 1200℉. The high heat enamel spray paints are specifically designed to withstand extremely high temperatures and are rust preventative, ideal for wood stoves, radiators, barbecues, and fire pits.