Fireplace matches provide safe and reliable ignition for fireplaces, wood stoves and outdoor fire features. Ace Hardware stocks quality long matches and strike-anywhere matches designed to keep your hands safely away from flames while lighting fires with confidence.
Benefits of Long Matches
Long matches range from four inches to nearly twelve inches in length, giving you extended reach into deep fireboxes and outdoor fire pits. These extended length matches feature thicker wooden construction that burns longer than standard matches, providing more time to ignite fire starter materials and kindling. The added safety distance when lighting pilot lights or starting fires in hard-to-reach areas is highly practical and beneficial.
Advantages of Strike-Anywhere Matches
Strike-anywhere matches offer maximum convenience by igniting on any rough surface including concrete, stone, brick or tree bark. These versatile fire matches eliminate the need to locate specific striking surfaces, making them ideal for outdoor activities and emergency situations. Diamond strike- anywhere matches feature specially formulated heads that ignite consistently even in damp conditions, providing reliable performance when you need it most.
Weather-resistant formulations help to ensure consistent ignition in challenging conditions. Many strike- anywhere matches can be stored in waterproof containers without requiring the original striking surface, adding convenience for camping and outdoor use. Kitchen matches work well for indoor applications while maintaining the same reliable ignition properties.
Match Design and Essential Safety Practices
Quality fireplace matches use sustainably sourced wood that burns cleanly without producing excessive smoke or odors. The phosphorus-based heads ignite quickly and maintain steady flames that resist wind better than standard matches. Long matchsticks feature reinforced construction that prevents breaking during storage and use.
To help maximize safety and effectiveness, take the following precautions:
- Properly store away from heat sources and children
- Always extinguish matches completely after use
- Dispose of matches in appropriate containers
- Keep water or fire extinguisher nearby when lighting fires
- Ensure adequate ventilation for indoor applications
Electronic Ignition Fireplace Matches
Gas fireplace matches with electronic ignition provide push-button convenience for lighting wood stoves, open hearths and campfires. Look for CSA-certified devices that work safely with natural gas systems and can ignite even wet firewood with their powerful, long-lasting flames.
Their extended length provides the same safe distance as traditional long matches while adding electronic reliability. Many models feature refillable fuel systems for long-term use.
Bulk Options and Brand Selection for Fireplace Matches
Purchasing long matches in bulk helps ensure you maintain adequate supplies for seasonal fireplace use or professional installations. Individual boxes may contain up to several hundred matches, while multi-packs offer convenient portability for different applications.
Popular brands including Diamond, Blue Flame and Big Green Egg manufacture reliable fireplace matches that meet professional standards. Each brand offers different lengths, striking capabilities and specialty features to match specific requirements.
Shop Fireplace Matches Near You at Ace
You can buy long fireplace matches near you at your local Ace or online. Our helpful team can point you to strike‑on‑box and strike‑anywhere options, plus related hearth essentials like fire starters, ash buckets and fireplace tools. Whether you are setting the season’s first fire to warm up your home or stocking your camp kit, Ace makes it easy to choose the right matches and light with confidence.
