We just installed ours so no practical experience yet but lots on this site have used them for a few years with no problems. I haven't decided yet but I may install hinges on our coriander stove top and when stove is in use I would flip the stove top up against the back wall to use as a shield.
We never leave the stove unattended when cooking and will have to keep an eye on how hot the tiles are with the stove in use. At the end of the day they are made of plastic so heat is not a friend but I have to think that the tiles are no more of a fire hazzard than the wall board that we covered up. After all that is just paper, sawdust and glue.
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Bruce & Lori, now happily retired and Charli (our 60lb lap dog)
2011 F350 KR 6.7PSD, 4x4, CC, SB, Reese Elite 18k.
2015 Mountaineer 331RLT, 5thAirborne Sidewinder, Dual A/C, Fireplace, HT Seating, Dual Pane Windows, Cocoa interior.
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