Limestone Or Marble Fireplace

Marble is not impervious to stains either.

Limestone or marble fireplace.

Sometimes they are quite massive. This will aid lifting and also ensure no damage to the edges of the stone or marble. Our marble fireplaces are manufactured and hand finished in our own uk workshops by skilled masons. This means that while they don t have that in your face authoritative tone they don t need it.

Style limestone mantels range in style from simple classic designs to very ornate designs. If not properly sealed or if the seal is not maintained your limestone fireplace can become susceptible to staining and scratches. This fireplace mantel surround can be made from a variety of stone including but not limited to white marble afterglow red marble and limestone. Finish limestone fireplace mantels usually have a honed finish smooth but not polished like marble fireplaces.

You most likely know which feature you want such as a fireplace door surrounds or a kitchen hood but do you may not know if you want marble or limestone. Marble fireplaces limestone fireplaces designer fireplaces use a combination of modern and traditional methods in the manufacture of our marble fireplaces. About our limestone company we are proud to quarry and import all of our marble and limestone from italy and france so that we can create authentic european home features for your home. These are both fantastic choices for beautiful durable material.

Limestone is naturally more absorbent than marble and we seal all of our limestone fire surrounds before they leave the workshop. Take a look through our gallery of modern antique marble fireplaces the elegance it brings to your home will be evident. Limestone fire surrounds work by bringing your home decor together rather than establishing themselves as the main attraction. With a beautifully designed marble or limestone fireplace you will have a warm comforting place in your home to gather with friends and family.

The organic features of the limestone or marble ensures that each custom design is unique. Limestone fireplace surrounds rely on a more subtle style than their marble counterparts. This helps protect the stone. We would recommend that resealing is something that takes place annually.

Size limestone mantels are sometimes small but are generally larger than marble fireplaces.