Natural
Stone Facing Kits
Our
collection of imported natural stone fireplace facing
surrounds complement our mantels. Eight colors
of pre-cut sets are offered in a distinctive selection
of granite, marble,
and slate. Each set includes a hearth, header and
legs. Available colors are shown below. If
required, custom cuts may be made to your
specifications.
BLACK
ASSOLUTO |
LAVA BLACK |
LEOPARD |
PEARL WHITE |
PEARL CREAM |
BROWN |
CREMA MARFIL |
VERDE ORIENTAL |
|
|
GRANITE
Granite is an igneous rock composed mainly of quartz and feldspar formed million of years ago from Lava flow. Found deeply within the earth’s surface, granite is quarried for both residential and commercial buildings, counter-tops, vanity-tops, flooring and fireplace surrounds. Granite is the third hardest substance on the MOHS Scale of Hardness (only diamond, topaz & conundrum are harder than granite); therefore it is both heat and scratch resistant. To help prevent stains, most fabricators apply a safe sealer upon installation; however, if spills are cleaned up in a reasonable period of time, even without a sealer, granite generally does not stain.
MARBLE
Marble is a polished limestone composed mainly of calcite. Marble is a lovely stone that comes in many unique and beautiful colors and patterns; therefore it is an excellent choice for fireplace surrounds. Like granite, marble is formed beneath the earth’s surface; however, because it is NOT an igneous rock, marble does not possess granite’s hardness and heat-resistance. Because of its relative softness and its calcite composition, Marble is subject to scratching and thermal shock.
