cory wrote:

The tile work may be gaudy if you choose an unattractive color or if you
have something against tile in general, but it is the obvious material
to put on a ceramic cooker if your purpose is to protect the ceramic,
because the cost is much lower and it provides the same functional benefit.

Kamado cookers are available with textured surfaces. No tile, no grout.
Any color you want as long as it's black.

And terracotta, too, but I wanted to use the HF reference:-)

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Matthew

I'm a contractor. If you want an opinion, I'll sell you one.
Which one do you want?