Fireplace Surrounds

Homeowners are always finding exciting new places to showcase the natural beauty of granite in their homes. In addition to kitchen design, and bathroom vanities, another place where granite is showcased is as a fireplace surround and hearth. Granite’s naturally heat resistant making it a perfect material for a fireplace surround. Additionally, granite can make an ordinary fireplace a gorgeous focal point. That’s why it’s critical for you to have the slabs that are popular right now in your inventory. The professionals at SlabMarket.com can help you select the perfect slabs for your container.

Granite is a bold design statement and reflects the homeowner’s personal design style. A hearth and surround can be subtle, complementing other elements of the room, or bold, standing in stark contrast to its surroundings. Granite is unmatched when it comes to strength and durability, unlike other natural stones which can become discolored after being exposed to heat for a prolonged period of time.

Granite remains one of the most popular materials for homeowners designing or upgrading their kitchen. Known for its durability and strength, when properly cared for and maintained granite will last a lifetime, or two! Naturally scratch and heat resistant, sealed properly it’s also stain resistant, and no other material adds the natural warmth and beauty that granite does. It’s an investment in both the value of your home and the value of your home life that will never go out of style.

Used for creating a relaxing atmosphere as often as for heating a room, the basic elements of the fireplace that granite can be used for include the surround, the decorative frame around the fireplace’s opening, the hearth, which is the floor of the fireplace that typically extends out into a room, and the mantle.