Comments for Creative Fireplaces

Comment on Are marble fireplaces suitable for solid fuel coal fires? by Raj L

Raj L — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:36:00 +0000

Hey Joe

(a) If your hearth was not cut into sections and slabbed the it will almost certainly crack in time if you are using it with a solid fuel fire

(b) Granite is not dense enough (strong) to withstand the heat from solid fuel fires. This means there will be no where for the heat to disperse and in most cases this will eventually lead to a crack

Comment on Affordable bespoke Made to measure Granite and Marble hearths cut to order and all fire hearths made to your specific size by Mrs Mary Spears

Mrs Mary Spears — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:32:17 +0000

I am looking to buy a piece of black (with silvery squerls) polished granite 10″ x 54″ with two short sides and one long side polished 30mm thick. Would you please let me know what it would cost me. I live near Welshpool, Powys

Comment on Are marble fireplaces suitable for solid fuel coal fires? by joe dolan

joe dolan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:12:44 +0000

hi my black granite hearth was not cut into sections or slabbed. it is 66 inches wide. Is there any material i can put under a coal fire eg. cement blocks or bricks to prevent the black granite from cracking ? your help would be appreciated.
Many thanks
Joe

Comment on Building A Gas Fire Surround Rebate by Raj L

Raj L — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:04:07 +0000

Hello Harvy

A suitable non combustible material would be something that is fire resistant

* Some fitters would use tile adhesive to stick the back panel to the wall

* The most common alternative if it is a really deep recess is to perhaps use sand & cement to fill the void between the back of the wall and the fireplace back panel. This is the cheapest method as well

Hope this helps

Comment on Building A Gas Fire Surround Rebate by Harvy

Harvy — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:10:07 +0000

Hi,

I have a builder working for me and need him to make a fireplace, the new frie surround we purchased has a large rebate as mentioned above, what is a suitable non-conbustable material to fill this void with?

I have not seen any sites other than yours which mention this, however nobody appears to mention exactly what materal to use?

Thanks

Harvy

Comment on Where should the plug be located when you are installing an electric fireplace and fire against a flat wall? by iain campbell

iain campbell — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:05:49 +0000

hi
i have a wooden surround, can i install led downlights? do you also sell led downlight kits or where can i get them?

thanks

iain

Comment on Where to buy a cheap complete Electric fireplace surround by John Terry

John Terry — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:38:37 +0000

Hey thanks This was really useful

Comment on Can You Have An Electric Fireplace Under A TV? by Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:21:00 +0000

New idea that was and that was very interesting setup. I like it and i think that more people like these type of new ideas very much. Thanks for such a nice info, keep it up.

Comment on Can You Paint Over A Resin Or Timber Fire Surround? by Jill

Jill — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:17:22 +0000

Give it very nice look and looking very attractive, such a creative idea that was about fireplaces. I appreciate it.

Comment on Bespoke Slate Inset Fireplace Surround Hearths & Inglenook Chambers by Josh Nova

Josh Nova — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:11:19 +0000

At every post you done a great job and share with us interesting information about fireplaces. I am very impress and appreciate your work. Thanks for such a nice info..