Q&A Fireplace Fronts and Mantels

Question:

I am planning to have our living room renovated and want to get information on plans , designs, marble fronts with wood trim. I have seen various ones in model homes however would like to find various designs so that I can either buy it as a kit or buy marble pieces and have a contractor build. Would you have any information on this Thank Lorne in the heartland



Answer:

Much of this marble is worked with on a local level, since it does not ship well. Here in NJ, there are a number of stone, tile and masonry yards that deal in cut marble.

The wood trim can either be installed by a carpenter, or can be purchased as a precut mantel. One hearthnet tenant that ships mantels all over the US is:

http://hearth.com/country