Hearth refers to the floor of a fireplace, usually extending into a room and paved with brick, flagstone, or cement. The distinct and attractive hearths warm up the design and decorating creativity of the fireplaces. A growing array of hearth products are designed to hold a crackling, convenient fire.

Most people think of fireplaces as indoor items, but they and other hearth products are a growing trend in back yard entertaining. The market for hearth products has increased significantly in recent years as technology and efficiency has improved, use of natural gas has grown and consumers have begun investing more in their houses.