Fireplace Stones & Hearths
Firestones & Hearths
Fireplaces have been the focal point of homes for many years. Dating back to 1066 when the chimney was invented for proper smoke disposal. Over the years the styles have greatly changed to keep up with latest trends. The only thing that never changes is the fact people love to have a fireplace as a great central point to your room.
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Fireplaces are wonderful for many things, they add value to your home, create a unique ambience & give you that cosy feeling after a long day at work all whilst still being stylish! You can get fireplaces in many different materials such as marble, stone & wood.
Marble Fireplaces
Marble fireplaces are one of the most popular types of fireplaces you may see. Marble fireplaces are a timeless beauty, its an elegant stone that has been associated with quality for centuries. Marble is very versatile as it can be purchased in many different colours to suit the colour scheme of your room. Marble is also very easy to keep clean whereas stone is very absorbent and will stain easily, this makes marble a great choice for families.
Stone Fireplace
Stone fireplaces compliment any room. Stone is a bit different to marble as it comes with a rough texture whereas marble is shiny.
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Stone is a great material for a fireplace because it has a high heat tolerance meaning it is the perfect option to be paired with a wood burner.
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Stone fireplaces are a timeless classic. Brining a stylish & sophisticated look to any room.
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Stone fireplaces mainly come in a cream colour, different types varying in shades but they are all of a light colour.
One stone that is dark is granite. Granite is a very popular choice for hearths. Granite can be purchased honed or polished.
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Honed- This is a dull matte looking finish. Honed is achieved when manufacturers stop the finishing off process before the stones surface becomes shiny.
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Polished- This is a glossy finish. This is achieved when the stone is buffed with the help of fine polishing pads.
Hearths
A hearth is the floor of the fireplace. Hearths are necessary for gas and stove installations. The most popular hearth materials are marble, granite, slate, brick, tile & limestone. Hearths can be made to any size needed bespoke.
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