Install Contemporary Fireplace with Porcelain

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Aug 26th, 2019 11:54 am

utopianbl [OP]: Deal Addict; Jan 13, 2007; 1490 posts; 321 upvotes

Aug 26th, 2019 11:54 am

Install Contemporary Fireplace with Porcelain

Looking to replace my fireplace completely to something more contemporary. We have in mind a single sheet of porcelain (Calcutta or something similar) tile, with cut out for TV and Fireplace.

I’ve made some calls to fabricators who will deal with the thin porcelain tiles, and help install but most of the guys I’m speaking with won’t remove the existing fireplace, install a 2x4 or cement board, or moving around the fireplace itself. I’ve been asked to source my own contractors for this.

Anyone have any suggestion for a complete end-to-end installer, who will do all of the above?

Also, Typically, what is the cost to have this installed using a large sheet of porcelain?

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Aug 26th, 2019 2:29 pm

Zamboni: Deal Fanatic; Oct 19, 2008; 6803 posts; 2352 upvotes; GTA

Aug 26th, 2019 2:29 pm

No idea on cost but I saw a similar install that was done with a Corian type material....imagine that is much cheaper as woodworking tools can be used on solid surface sheet goods

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Aug 26th, 2019 6:48 pm

MrFrugal1: Deal Addict; Jan 2, 2012; 3794 posts; 2785 upvotes; KINGSTON,ON

Aug 26th, 2019 6:48 pm

It would help when you ask something like this if post your location. It's a big country.

Aug 26th, 2019 6:51 pm

Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 10384 posts; 5603 upvotes; Paris

Aug 26th, 2019 6:51 pm

Zamboni wrote: ↑ No idea on cost but I saw a similar install that was done with a Corian type material....imagine that is much cheaper as woodworking tools can be used on solid surface sheet goods

Corian is very very pricey though

Aug 27th, 2019 9:38 am

Zamboni: Deal Fanatic; Oct 19, 2008; 6803 posts; 2352 upvotes; GTA

Aug 27th, 2019 9:38 am

Jerico wrote: ↑ Corian is very very pricey though

Yep, and Corian brand is only sold to licensed installers. I included the brand name so OP would understand material type, there are competitors more reasonably priced. Using a solid surface material like Wilsonart or a nice cheaper version would probably be half price of a stone sheet in the end (all in) and 1 installer could do whole job. OP is having trouble finding 1 contractor to do a complete install.

Aug 27th, 2019 11:12 am

Jerico: Deal Guru; Jan 25, 2007; 10384 posts; 5603 upvotes; Paris

Aug 27th, 2019 11:12 am

Zamboni wrote: ↑ Yep, and Corian brand is only sold to licensed installers. I included the brand name so OP would understand material type, there are competitors more reasonably priced. Using a solid surface material like Wilsonart or a nice cheaper version would probably be half price of a stone sheet in the end (all in) and 1 installer could do whole job. OP is having trouble finding 1 contractor to do a complete install.

My brother in law worked for a Corian guy and he said it was more than granite for countertops. I don’t even know how you would lift and install a solid sheet of Stone this size.

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