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Fire Surrounds
The words fireplace mantel and fireplace surround are often interchangeable. A mantel can be just the top shelf above the fireplace. A mantel can also be an entire kit that is comprised of the top shelf and areas on the side. This is especially true with ornate mantel kits that contain intricately carved mantel shelf and surround sides.
There are many types of premade mantel and surround kids that you can purchase and add to your fireplace. The important thing to keep in mind are the measurements. When you measure correctly you ensure that you will have a perfect fit and when it comes to fireplaces it needs to be done correctly for safety purposes.
When measuring first measure the width of the inside of the firebox and then the height of the inside of the firebox. Then you’ll want the web of the tile marble or brick from the outside edge to the outside edge. Then you’ll want the height of the tile marble or brick from the floor to the hearth. You will also need to adapt of the tile marble or brick from the wall. You will also need the width from the inside of the opening to the outside of the tile or marble on each side of the fire pit and from the top of the fire pit. You will also need to distance from the nearest obstruction on each side of the surround. Plus The distance from the outside edge of the tile marble or brick to the end of the hearth on each side of the fire pit. Then all you need is the depth, width, and height, of the hearth and the distance from the floor of the firebox to the top of the hearth.
Having correct measurements is very important and usually the manufacturer of whatever mantel or surround kit you order will give you detailed instructions on how to measure correctly. The measurement may be the most important part but the fun part is actually choosing a style. You can go with an antique style, and ornately carved style, or even a rest the timber style. I have even seen concrete fireplace surrounds that resemble a work of art more than a fireplace mantel.
The size of your fire surround will depend upon the size of the fire pit and any obstructions that would prevent the mantel from being a certain length. When it comes to style, materials, and the general design you are only limited by your imagination and your pocketbook. When designing a fireplace and choosing fireplace accessories is the same as remodeling is your choice and your design.
Take the time to shop around and find the best mantel and mantel kit so that you can create the fireplace of your dreams in the room of your dreams. So that you can live the life of your dreams.
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Fireplace Surrounds Make Winter Bearable
Make winter bearable with new fireplace surrounds
It’s easy to ignore an outdated fireplace during the warmer months of the year. But as winter approaches, your fireplace again becomes the centerpiece of your home. Do you have outdated fireplace surrounds? If so, you might want to think about an update.
Installing a new fireplace surround is a quick and relatively affordable way to add some style and charm to your home. It will also make those cold January evenings more bearable. No one, after all, wants to cuddle up in front of a fireplace that looks like it hasn’t received a facelift since the ‘70s.
Many homeowners, though, do just this. They may think installing new fireplace surrounds is too much work, or that the surrounds themselves are too expensive. Fortunately, neither is true.
Installing a new fireplace surround isn’t the simplest construction job. But it is one that any homeowner with basic do-it-yourself skills can handle. And even if you don’t fall into that category, fireplace surrounds are definitely easy jobs for professional contractors; paying a pro to install your new fireplace surround shouldn’t drain too much out of your bank account.
And the results will certainly be worth it. You’ll be amazed at how completely a new fireplace surround can change the look of room.
Many homeowners today are choosing to go with a stone fireplace surround for its look of classic beauty. Other homeowners are deciding upon an elegant marble fireplace surround. Both of these surrounds instantly provide beauty and class to a room.
Take a look at your own fireplace surrounds. Are they in need of a serious upgrade? Some hints: If your fireplace surround is pink, it’s time to upgrade. If your fireplace surround is so old that you can’t ever seem to get it clean, think about investing in a nice new marble or stone fireplace surround. And if you cringe every time you walk past your fireplace, definitely think about moving up to a more modern, stylish fireplace surround.
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