Marble is softer than granite but still prized as a hearth material because it is durable and heat resistant.
Marble hearth for log burner.
Granite and marble hearths for wood fire surrounds these hearths make any fireplace look fantastic.
If the fireplace area and the opening itself are small choose a compact wood burning stove that has a lot of impact such as a cast iron design with matching black marble hearth and mantelpiece.
Granite panel and hearth sets are also available and our very popular granite stove hearth sets.
Solid granite in black is the choice for our hearths we offer a huge range of sizes for both gas and electric and a range of cut and slabbed granite for solid fuel use.
It can be brightened up by some colourful panels at either side using mosaic tiles for example.
It is formed from limestone and tends to chip fairly easily but because of its.
The hearth must be a sufficient size in order that any burning fuel or hot embers do not fall on any combustible materials such as floorboards carpets or rugs etc.