Fire glass is heat treated, tempered glass made to sit in a gas fire pit or fire table. It will not melt under sustained heat and gives off no smoke, soot or ash. Choose from solid colors, blends and reflective fire glass, which has a mirrored face that the flame reads through.
Planning a garden bed or path instead? Landscape glass is decorative and is not heat treated, so keep it out of fire pits and see our landscape glass collection.
Fire glass is tempered, heat treated glass made for gas fire pits, fire tables, fire bowls and fireplaces. It comes in solid colors, blends, and crystal or iridescent finishes.
Reflective fire glass is tempered fire glass with a mirrored, reflective face. It is used in gas fire pits, fire bowls and fireplaces, where the mirrored face throws back more light from the flame than plain fire glass.
| Type | Safe in a fire pit? | Best for | Look | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscape Glass | No not heat treated | Garden beds, borders, planters, water features | Tumbled glass in solid colors and blends | From $19.99 |
| Fire Glass | Yes tempered | Gas fire pits, fire tables, fire bowls, fireplaces | Solid colors, blends, crystal and iridescent finishes | From $19.99 |
| Reflective Fire Glass | Yes tempered | Gas fire features where you want more reflected light | Mirrored, reflective face | From $19.99 |
| Chunky Landscape Glass | No not heat treated | Beds, borders and water features | Rough-cut glass in big 3 to 9 inch chunks | From $8.49 |
Starting price is the lowest current bag price in each group. Bag sizes differ, so check the product page for the price per bag size.
Fire glass, also called fire pit glass, is tempered, heat treated glass made to sit over the burner of a gas fire pit, fire table, fire bowl or fireplace in place of logs or lava rock. It does not burn, melt or produce ash, so there is no smoke or soot. We stock fire glass for fire pits in solid colors, blends, crystal and iridescent finishes, plus reflective fire glass with a mirrored face.
Fill the bowl or pan about 1 to 2 inches deep, enough to cover the burner. A rough starting point:
| Fire feature | Approx. fire glass |
|---|---|
| Small table or bowl (up to about 12 in) | 5 - 10 lb |
| Medium fire pit (about 18 to 24 in) | 20 - 40 lb |
| Large fire pit or rectangular pan | 50 lb and up |
Measure your bowl and buy to that volume. A little extra to top off is better than a burner left showing. Read our fire glass buying guide.
For most fire pits a 1/4 to 1/2 inch size is a safe, versatile choice. Smaller pieces pack tightly into a smooth, even bed, while larger pieces and reflective finishes catch more light and read chunkier. Our fire glass grades run from 1/4 inch up to 2 to 3 inch pieces, depending on the color.
Enough to cover the burner and fill the bowl or pan about 1 to 2 inches deep. As a rough guide, a small table or bowl up to about 12 inches takes 5 to 10 lb, a medium 18 to 24 inch fire pit takes 20 to 40 lb, and a large pit or rectangular pan takes 50 lb and up.
No. Fire glass is made for gas fire features. Wood fires burn hotter and unevenly and can damage the glass, so use it only with gas.
No. Fire glass is tempered to handle the heat of a gas flame without burning, melting or producing ash, so there is no smoke or soot to clean out.
For most fire pits a 1/4 to 1/2 inch size is a safe, versatile choice. Smaller pieces pack tightly into a smooth, even bed, while larger pieces and reflective finishes catch more light and read chunkier. Our fire glass grades run from 1/4 inch up to 2 to 3 inch pieces, depending on the color.
Let it cool completely, scoop it out, rinse it in a colander with water and a little mild dish soap, spread it out to dry fully, then put it back in the pit. Make sure it is completely dry before the next burn.
Popping usually means trapped moisture is heating up. Let the glass dry fully before lighting and cover the pit between uses. If you hear popping, turn off the gas and let it dry.
Reflective fire glass is tempered, heat treated fire glass with a mirrored, reflective face, so the flame reads through and around the glass. It is used in gas fire pits, fire bowls, fire tables and fireplaces.
No. Landscape glass is not heat treated, so it is a decorative material only. In a fire pit, fire table, fire bowl or fireplace, use tempered fire glass. Landscape glass is for garden beds, borders, pots, paths and water features.
Yes. Pick up at our Rosamond and Visalia yards or order delivery.
Order fire glass for pickup at our Central Valley or Antelope Valley yards, or bulk delivery throughout California — plus Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado. Tell us your ZIP and project and we will quote a delivered price.
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