Self-build
Build a Tiileri masonry heater yourself
A Tiileri kit is delivered complete, with its assembly plans: you can build it yourself. So that you are not left alone with the job, assembly support is available, and two three-day training sessions are open to individuals in 2027.
1 to 6 days
of installation as a guide, depending on the model
2 to 4 weeks
of drying, with no fire at all
3 days
of training, 8 people at most
€350
per person, 2027 sessions
What the kit contains
- The parts of the heater, delivered as a complete kit.
- The assembly plans, which describe the heater course by course (a course is a row of bricks); for the Aino, plans on request.
Details of the packing list and of what is supplied — mortars, tools, flue — are given on request.
The kit spares you the design of the heater: the parts and their assembly order are defined. The work consists of preparing the location, assembling, connecting and finishing.
What the manufacturer’s plans and instructions provide for
Each mortar has its use.
ML5 (ready-to-use sand and cement mix)
Laying the facing bricks and levelling the base
Refractory masonry mortar
Firebox body and inner shell. Refractory: resistant to high temperatures
Tiileri clay mortar
Outer perimeter of the Aida
Clay mortar for chimneys
Brick flue supplied with the Helmi
Insulation and expansion.
- A 10 mm layer of rock wool separates the inner shell from the outer shell, all the way round.
- The expansion gaps shown on the plans stay empty. A piece of mortar lodged in these gaps stops the masonry from moving and makes it crack.
Drying. Leave the heater to dry for 2 to 4 weeks, with doors and hatches wide open, without any fire.
Gradual first firing.
- Week 1: 1 to 2 kg of wood once a day, as split kindling, with the ashpit air inlet fully open.
- Week 2: one full load for the model.
- Week 3 onwards: gradual increase.
On models with an oven, open the oven door after each drying fire and wipe off the condensation. The start of each heating season should also be gradual. The instructions for your model take precedence.
Choosing a model to suit you
| Model | Catalogue weight | Indicative installation time | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Heidi | 450 kg | 1 to 1.5 days |
 | Aino | 1,190 kg (h. 1950) | 1 to 2 days |
 | Aida | 1,130 kg (h. 1800) | 1 to 2.5 days |
 | Helmi | 850 kg | 2 to 3 days |
 | Sofia | 1,950 to 1,980 kg | about 4 days |
 | Amanda | 2,110 to 2,240 kg | 4 to 6 days |
These installation times are indicative, taken from different sources depending on the model; they are not a commitment.
What to check before buying
The supporting floor
The heater weighs from 450 to 2,240 kg. The load-bearing capacity of the floor or slab is checked before purchase, for your house. We do not publish a general specification: ask for a structural assessment if in doubt.
The flue
The connection to the flue, existing or new, determines the choice of a top or bottom outlet.
Getting support
| Offer | Content | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Tiileri kit assembly support | Content and arrangements given on request. | €120.00 incl. VAT, coeurdefoyer.fr page (in French) |
| Training for individuals, 3 days | Theory and practice on a Tiileri masonry heater, in groups of 8 people at most. | €350 per person |
Price of the assembly support as listed on coeurdefoyer.fr on 16/09/2026.
The three-day training for individuals
Three days to learn how to build a Tiileri masonry heater yourself: reading the plans, refractory masonry, fittings, connection to the flue, and time devoted to your own project. The training is led by Christophe Modoux, a stove builder holding a CQP (a French vocational qualification) and a diploma in flue work, who also trains the network’s installers.
Dates 2027
From Thursday 08 to Saturday 10/04/2027 · from Thursday 09 to Saturday 11/09/2027
Duration
3 days, from 9 am to 6 pm
Location
Lamoura (Jura). The exact address is given to you when you register.
Audience
Individuals building their own heater
Group size
8 participants at most
Price
€350 per person
Further sessions may be opened if demand justifies it.
To book your place: tell us which session interests you. We will get back to you with the registration and payment arrangements.
Beyond the standard range
Hydronic systems, special cooking needs, bespoke designs, difficult site access: these projects are quoted individually. Describe your project.
Key points
- The kit arrives complete, with its assembly plans.
- Check the supporting floor and the flue before buying.
- 2 to 4 weeks of drying without fire, then a gradual first firing.
- Assembly support available online; 3-day training at €350 in April and September 2027.
Sources and verification
- Weights: Tiileri France product reference sheet (09/09/2026), as used in the brief of 15/09/2026.
- Mortars, rock wool, expansion gaps, drying and first firing: the manufacturer’s instructions and assembly plans, as used in the Tiileri France product reference sheet (09/09/2026).
- Kit and assembly support prices: coeurdefoyer.fr, recorded on 15/09/2026.
- Sessions for individuals in 2027: dates given by the trainer on 18/09/2026; duration, hours and location taken from his website on 24/09/2026; price set by Tiileri France on 24/09/2026.
- Installation times: ranges from the factory workbook ‘Données catalogue France’ (October 2025) and the scoping records of 15/09/2026, upper value included; aligned across all pages on 25/09/2026 (Guiom’s decision).
- Page checked on 24/09/2026; translated on 25/09/2026.
Order your kit
Choose your model in the range: each model page links to the right version on coeurdefoyer.fr.