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Choosing a Fireplace Surround

If you're using a fireplace to provide aesthetics or warmth, the perfect surround can give your living room personality. It isn't easy to select a fireplace surround that is safe and complies with the code.

These custom-built surrounds are made from non-combustible material that adheres to the National Fire Code. They look great in any home style.

Simple Concrete Surround with Marble Slabs

A fireplace surround is a focal point for the room, and can add warmth and charm. It is constructed using a selection of materials and be designed to suit many different design styles. Before you decide on a fireplace design it is important to take into consideration the design and budget of the room.

Marble fireplace surrounds provide an elegant look that is compatible with various styles of design. They can be combined with rustic woods and more modern metals to create an distinctive, modern design. Marble is easy to maintain, and it can withstand high temperatures making it a good choice for a surround.

Stone is a popular material for fireplace surrounds and has a timeless appearance that is suitable for many homes. It can be carved and polished to give it a more contemporary style or left untreated to give a more traditional look. Stacked stone veneers can be used to add depth and texture to rooms.

Granite is a popular material for modern fireplace surrounds because it's durable and stands up to heat very well. It comes in a variety of designs and colors, which allows you to create various design styles. Quartzite can also be molded and shaped to fit the modern design of a surround.

Installing a concrete surround for a fireplace may be possible for DIYers. This project may seem daunting, but it can be much easier than you think if you work with a professional and think ahead.

A professional is also recommended when building a marble fireplace surround, as it requires special attention to avoid damage. A skilled carpenter can help avoid making mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars in repairs.

If you are planning to use tile for a fireplace surround, you must make sure it's suitable for high temperatures. You'll find this information on the packaging, or ask an employee at a local home improvement store.

Leaning Frame Surround

The fireplace's surround can transform the look of a room. It's not just meant to look beautiful, but also serves a practical function, which is to protect the wall behind the fireplace from fire damage and to reflect heat back into the room. It comes in a variety materials and can be adapted to match any style or décor.

The right choice of material is crucial to achieving a deliberate aesthetic. Concrete is a great choice due to its durability and non-flammable. It also offers a lot of visual appeal with its natural texture and color. It is typically poured in a mold to give you the option of creating a unique shape.

When designing your leaning frame, be sure to add layers. This will make the frame appear deliberate and thoughtful rather than just randomly placed on the wall or on the shelf. If you intend to display heavy items such as vases or lamps on leaning frames, place a piece of rubber drawer lining underneath the base. This will stop them from sliding or damaging surfaces.

You could consider adding a wooden piece to the bottom of a concrete or a marble surround. This will help to keep it in place. It can also reduce the weight and stop the item from moving while you enjoy a cup of wine or coffee in the fireplace.

Once you've decided on the material for your leaning frame surround and frame, you can begin building the actual piece. Mark the wall with the dimensions for your surround. Then with a saw, cut cleats at each mark. Ensure that the top cleat is at least a foot longer than the shelf.

Attach the brackets to the wall. Make sure that the bolts go through the backerboard and into the stud. The pre-drilling of the screw holes is required if you need to. After that, temporarily fix the mantel to the backer board. Fix the mantel to studs with the lag bolts (2-4 bolts per stud). Make sure the bolts are long and strong enough to cover the full thickness of the backerboard, plus 2/3 of the mantel's thickness.

Black Firebox Surround

Fireplace surrounds play a useful and decorative role. They shield walls from heat damage, reflect some of the heat into the room and can make a fireplace a focal piece in a space. The most common materials for fireplace surrounds include metal and wood. Metal surrounds are sometimes required by building codes to protect nearby combustible surfaces or they can simply improve the appearance of a fireplace to make it appear more complete.

This fireplace is modern living room that has an all-black surround and white marble accents. The stone is a more expensive material that requires more maintenance than a wooden mantel but it is a striking and striking design element to the room. The black finish also brings in the dark shades of the furniture as well as the wood flooring to create a unified appearance.

Concrete isn't just for driveways and sidewalks. It's also a beautiful and versatile material that can be used to enclose fireplaces. It can be formed into custom shapes and poured in place, giving nearly limitless design possibilities. The concrete surround was formed into a curved shape. It has modern and sleek appearance that contrasts the darker shades of the brick wall and floor.

Wood is a different popular material that is used for fireplace surrounds. It comes in a variety of textures and colors that can be incorporated into any decor scheme. Wooden surrounds can come in any shade to match your hearth pad. They are lighter and cheaper than the masonry surrounds. The majority of wooden surrounds can accommodate decoration for your mantel including lamps and vases.

Some wood surrounds come with a faceplate that is placed on top of the mantel and houses the fireplace doors. The faceplate can be secured with hinges that are decorative or fasteners that can mimic the look of iron wrought.

When choosing a mantel made of wood or a fireplace surround made of metal It is essential to take into consideration the height of your chimney. To prevent a fire spreading into your home, building codes require minimum clearances. This distance will vary depending on the type of fireplace used and can also change from country to country or from state to state.

Simple Wood Surround

There are many options available for surrounds if you wish to give your fireplace a traditional appearance. Some surrounds are made of solid oak, while others combine stone legs with pine or oak mantels. You can also select oak or pine fire surrounds that are designed to be a cost-effective and simple option.

Many people choose to purchase pre-made wood fireplace surrounds since it's a cost-effective way to achieve the look they desire without having to hire a carpenter. Certain pre-made pine fireplace surrounds come in a variety of finishes so that you can make it a part of your existing decor.

Another style of wood fire surround is one that has been handcrafted from high-quality oak. This can be stained in a light oak hue or left untreated so that the natural golden brown of wood shows through. This fireplace surround is suitable for gas or wood burning fireplaces and can be installed either with an arched or flat opening.

There are a lot of tutorials available online for those who have more experience in DIY home improvement projects. They can help you build your own fireplace surround from wood. This step-by-step tutorial from H2O Bungalow shows you how to make an authentic wood surround made of pine.

The tutorial will show you how to build the horizontal part of the fireplace surround first, and then how to construct the vertical pilasters or columns that support the mantel. After these are built you can put in the mantel itself. The tutorial also will show you how to install the crown molding that will be used to fill in any gaps between the cladding and the wall.

Because a fireplace surround made of wood is made of combustible materials, it is important that you adhere to the local fire code and keep it 6 inches away from the edge of the chimney opening. Use a non-flammable glue to join the decorative molding to the surround and make sure it is held in the proper position.