Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute?

No, this attribute is optional. However, explicitly defining it prevents Google from incorrectly categorizing your items automatically.

Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?

You can use either the numeric ID 7091 or the full category path. The numeric ID is often preferred because it is language-independent.

How does this category differ from the product_type attribute?

The google_product_category is a standardized Google classification, whereas product_type is a free-form field for your own internal site taxonomy.

Google product category

Hearth Pads

Category ID7091

Full path for the feedHome & Garden > Fireplace & Wood Stove Accessories > Hearth Pads

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

HY-C Stove Board
Drolet Steel Hearth Pad
ComfortBilt Flatwall Hearth Pad
Premium Steel Hearth Pads
SBI Steel Corner Hearth Pad
Hearth Classics Standard Classic Type Hearth Pad
Osburn Glass Hearth Pad
Great Lakes Stone Corner Hearth Pad
Modular Hearth Pad System
American Panel Hearth Pad
Purecasa Polyester Fireproof Hearth Mat
Imperial Stove Board
Ventis Tempered Glass Hearth Pad
Heritage Corner Hearth Pad
American Panel Ember Defender Steel Hearth Pad

Hearth Pads Category Overview

The Hearth Pads category, identified by ID 7091, is a specific classification within the Home & Garden branch of the Google product taxonomy. It serves as the primary destination for protective floor coverings designed specifically for use under wood stoves and fireplaces.

Products Belonging in This Category

This category is intended for floor-protection solutions that provide heat resistance and ember protection. Based on products found in the US market, this category includes:

Steel hearth pads and stove boards designed for flatwall or corner placement.
Tempered glass hearth pads that provide a modern aesthetic while maintaining fire safety.
Modular hearth pad systems designed for custom configurations.
Fireproof hearth mats, often made of polyester or other flame-retardant materials, intended to protect flooring from falling embers.

Items That Belong Elsewhere

Ensure that your products do not fall into related subcategories within the Fireplace & Wood Stove Accessories hierarchy. Products such as individual firewood logs or fuel must be categorized under Firewood & Fuel. Likewise, tools used for maintaining a fire, such as fireplace screens, pokers, or brushes, belong in Fireplace Tools or Fireplace Screens. Items designed to hold or store logs should be placed in Log Racks & Carriers. If you are selling a wood stove fan or a replacement grate, place those in Wood Stove Fans & Blowers or Fireplace & Wood Stove Grates, respectively.

Categorization Instructions

To include this category in your feed, use the numeric ID 7091 or the full path: Home & Garden > Fireplace & Wood Stove Accessories > Hearth Pads. Providing this classification helps Google accurately interpret your product data, though it remains optional if your feed is managed automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory to use the google_product_category attribute?: No, this attribute is optional. However, explicitly defining it prevents Google from incorrectly categorizing your items automatically.
Should I use the ID or the full path in my feed?: You can use either the numeric ID 7091 or the full category path. The numeric ID is often preferred because it is language-independent.
How does this category differ from the product_type attribute?: The google_product_category is a standardized Google classification, whereas product_type is a free-form field for your own internal site taxonomy.

This category in other languages

ru: Дом и сад > Принадлежности для каминов и дровяных печей > Подовые плиты
uk: Дім та сад > Аксесуари для камінів та дров'яних печей > Подові плити