Fireplace surround

Feb 26th, 2018 8:15 pm

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darkknight1 [OP]: Newbie; Nov 23, 2011; 17 posts; TORONTO

Feb 26th, 2018 8:15 pm

Anyone know where I can purchase a slate or limestone fireplace surround? Similar to the grey piece that is in the picture attached..

Someone told me I need to buy an entire slab and have it cut, not very cost effective so looking for suggestions.

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Feb 27th, 2018 9:32 am

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Gee: Deal Expert; Aug 2, 2004; 33803 posts; 7447 upvotes; East Gwillimbury

Feb 27th, 2018 9:32 am

Try the store or manufacturer that sells the fireplace.

You’ll probably need to buy the slab and have it cut. The fireplace maybe a standard size but no one knows how big the rest of your mantle will be.

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Feb 28th, 2018 6:54 pm

#3

brew99: Member; Mar 25, 2006; 368 posts; 54 upvotes; Victoria

Feb 28th, 2018 6:54 pm

Not many options if you are trying to make it one piece, and would need to have a custom cut done by a stone shop. It appears in the pic that it is made from three pieces, so that would be a more cost effective way

Feb 28th, 2018 9:04 pm

#4

westcoastyvr: Deal Addict; Nov 30, 2011; 1026 posts; 402 upvotes; GTA

Feb 28th, 2018 9:04 pm

Why not use three pieces? One long across the top and two shorter sides.
Go to a countertop place and see if they have any remnants or cut offs that might work to make the 3 pieces fit.

Feb 28th, 2018 9:46 pm

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darkknight1 [OP]: Newbie; Nov 23, 2011; 17 posts; TORONTO

Feb 28th, 2018 9:46 pm

Yeah, I'm good with 3 pieces.. but still having trouble finding place to purchase. The places I called are saying I need to buy the entire slab which I don't want to do.

Feb 28th, 2018 10:27 pm

#6

Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 10219 posts; 5445 upvotes; Paris

Feb 28th, 2018 10:27 pm

Use backsplash pieces from a counter top place. 3-4” are standard but I think you can easily get 6”

I would NOT use one piece cut out like that as I can 100% see it cracking if the house ever moves.