We’ve been using the Safeparty Fire Pit Mat for over two years now, and it’s still going strong!
It’s a 38″ round fire pit mat that can be used on wooden decks, patios, lawns, concrete, and basically, anywhere else you might want to set up a fire pit. They aren’t selling the 38″ at the moment, but instead have a smaller 26″ mat or a larger 48″ mat.
We’ve mostly used ours on the lawn where it protects the grass. Overall we think it’s very good. It’s a quality mat that has held up well, but most importantly, it works – it protects the lawn and other surfaces from the heat of the various fire pits we use.
Safeparty Fire Pit Mats
This is the round fire pit mat that we were sent by the Safeparty team. As I said, we’ve used it with many different types of fire pits and it’s never failed to protect the lawn.
We liked this mat so much that we added it to our round-up of the best fire pit mats. These heat-resistant pads make a huge difference to the grass which otherwise would be completely killed.
See what our lawn looks like after using the fire pit without a mat in this post on how to protect your grass from a fire pit. The grass dies off completely and needs to be reseeded and grown from scratch.
Unless you’re using the fire pit on a barked or stone area, they really can do some damage – especially on a wooden deck or patio. That’s why we really needed a heat-resistant mat!
We were surprised by how thick this fire mat is – it’s more heavy-duty than it looks.
The box states there are 3 individual layers:
- Top layer – aluminized fiber
- Middle layer – thermal insulation
- Third layer – waterproof coated silicone
The silver reflective layer goes on top, while the black goes on the ground – it has a non-stick thing going on so that it won’t shift when on the deck.
We pull ours out whenever we’re going to light the fire pit, and then pack it away again the next day when everything has cooled down. We must have used it more than 20 times in the last couple of years, and it’s still in great condition.
How To Use Fire Pit Mats
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to set up this fire mat.
Here’s what you do:
- Put the fire pit mat on the lawn silver side up
- Put the fire pit on the mat
That’s about as complicated as it gets, assuming you have put your fire pit a safe distance from the house and other structures and are adhering to local fire restrictions/regulations.
If you like the look of our fire pit, you can see it here in our Sunnydaze and Harbour Housewares fire pit review. It’s a good size for moving around the property depending on where we want to be on a given day.
Next up, it’s time to light the fire pit and test out the heat mat.
We don’t put anything like sand or stones in the bottom of this fire pit, as some people do. We like to keep them light and portable!
However, this means the cast iron metal heats up all the more and there is less distance between the heat and the grass. Therefore, this fire pit mat needs to be all the more protective.
The instructions state that there should be 6 inches between the bottom of the fire pit and the surface of the mat. We don’t have this distance between the mat and the fire pit, but it has not been a problem at all.
The Safeparty Heat Resistant Mat is rated to protect up to 1300°F. It has achieved the ‘SGS Vertical Burning Testing’ rating making it SGS UL94 VTM-0 Certified.
Safeparty Fire Pit Mat Review
Overall, we really like this fire pit mat and are glad to have it. It’s protected our lawn over many, many nights and looks set to last for years to come.
We’ve used it with our cast iron fire pit, our chiminea fire pit, our Biolite fire pit, and even our propane grill/cooker, and it’s been the perfect solution for preventing damage and having safe parties!
While we were sent this one free to review, the price is very fair. It’s very affordable and well worth the price. The different sizes mean you can select the perfect version for your fire pit.
In our opinion, there are a ton of pros for this fire pit mat, and very few (if any) cons. It’s an excellent product that we can recommend.
Pros:
- It protects the lawn and deck – as it’s supposed to
- The pad is thick and heavy-duty – it doesn’t lift in the wind
- It’s easy to fold away and store – we let ours dry well first
- It’s very durable – expect it to last for many years
- Wipable surface to keep it clean – important when you’re cooking over the fire pit
Cons:
- No square versions – these are better for square fire pits
- No extra large versions – as some folk require
Safeparty Fire Pit Pad
Lastly, the Safeparty Fire Pit Mat can be used with other appliances as well.
People commonly use them for:
- BBQs, grills, and camp stoves
- Smokers
- Chimineas
And because it’s so light (less than 3 lbs) and easy to store, you can take it camping or find room for it in your RV or camper. So, all of that to say, if you need a small round fire pit mat, this one is worth picking up – We don’t think you’ll be disappointed.
For permanent fire pits, it’s best to find other landscaping solutions rather than relying on a heat-resistant pad – check out these fire pit pavers for more ideas.
