A stone fireplace takes a place of honor in the house gathering the whole family and friends around and giving warmth and creating a comfortable romantic atmosphere. Having made himself snug, looking at the fire a human is getting relaxed, acquiring serenity and a feeling of pacification. The fireplace performed in natural stone will be a worthy decoration and a complement to any interior.
A stone fireplace takes a place of honor in the house gathering the whole family and friends around and giving warmth and creating a comfortable romantic atmosphere. Having made himself snug, looking at the fire a human is getting relaxed, acquiring serenity and a feeling of pacification. The fireplace performed in natural stone will be a worthy decoration and a complement to any interior.
Natural stone is not the most functional material for stoves but for fireplaces which heat the room directly with the help of heat radiation of burning fire natural stone is the best option because it’s durable, long-living, resistant to high temperatures and has a magnificent appearance.
Pros of stone fireplaces:
• Exclusivity. Every fireplace of natural stone is the only one of a kind creation having an aesthetic and elegant appearance and not losing the brightness of color and expressiveness of the pattern over time;
• Ecological compatibility. Representing natural material the stone doesn’t emit toxic fumes ensuring safety of the inhabitants of the room and hasn’t got an unpleasant smell;
• Durability. Unlike agglomerate/plastic or wood natural stone is not affected by warmth and fire;
• Longevity. With proper care a stone fireplace will serve for ages;
• Monolithic character. Stone slabs provide a smooth surface without seams;
• Maintainability. Stone is easily restored getting its original appearance.
Cons of stone fireplaces:
• High price. Natural stone is one of the most expensive materials for producing fireplaces;
• Installation complexity. Stone has a considerable weight therefore facing of the fireplace requires professional installation;
• Vulnerability to acids. Citrus, vinegar and cleaners with whitening effect or ammonia can spoil natural stone and it will have to be restored.
The main advantage of natural stone is that it can serve for many years not losing its external attractiveness and functionality. With a quality laying and a proper care in many years stone will look as beautiful as in the first days after finishing.
Fireplaces of marble. Marble is able to accumulate the warmth better than others and then heat the surrounding space. By the way a marble fireplace retains the original appearance, color and a texture of stone for a long time. Such fireplaces are practical and have a solid appearance. This unique stone has got a mysterious expression due to the sun rays which can find their way into its depth.
Fireplaces of onyx. Onyx transmits light well; it is varied in colors and textures of pattern. Fireplace portals of onyx shine from inside as onyx is the most transparent stone and even able to reflect an absorbed light. Facing a fireplace with natural onyx speaks of a delicate taste of its owner, is a symbol of prosperity, refinement and success. Fireplace of onyx is an exclusive detail of interior which blend in with any style.
Fireplaces of granite. Granite is valued for its aesthetic qualities and unprecedented durability; no wonder this stone has always impersonated monumental qualities and solidity. Granite favorably and harmoniously influences energy, mind and emotional state of a human so beauty of a granite fireplace is harsh and unshakable. The stone has got a variety of colors and textures which let the designers create unique fireplace compositions made of stone.
Fireplaces of limestone. Limestone is ecologically clean, durable, long-living natural material creating pithiness and natural look by its clear colors and homogeneity of structure. Limestone is perfect for decoration and finishing the fireplace. Due to its clear cold shades a fireplace of limestone gives a surrounding atmosphere a natural harmony, warmth and comfort. Fireplace portals faced with limestone help to strengthen health, relieve stress and improve your mood.
Fireplaces of shell rock. Shell rock is a stylish element of interior design which creates a warm comfort and coziness at home. This elegant natural stone has got a varied palette of colors and shades. A fireplace of natural shell rock looks elitist and solid and when heating it relieves stress and improves your mood. Finishing the fireplace with shell rock is a good choice because the stone is well subjected to processing and has an affordable price.
Fireplaces of travertine. Travertine is a variety of limestone with a brightly expressed porosity. A fireplace of travertine doesn’t even need to be decorated additionally. It is very expressive itself. But it requires an additional processing which protects the stone from getting the dust into its structure. After processing with colorless compound a fireplace of travertine is much easier to look after and it serves longer.
Fireplaces of sandstone. Sandstone is one of the most demanded natural facing stones. It has become widespread because of its processing simplicity, wide color range and a large amount of textures variation. Sandstone is durable and attrition-resistant; it has got good operational qualities. A fireplace of natural sandstone complements the style of a comfortable country house and blends in with the interior. Facing the fireplace with sandstone speaks of love to nature, serenity and confidence.
Fireplaces of shale. Shale refers to solid laminated rocks and gives fireplaces a special decorative effect. Shale has got unique colors – green, black, orange, blue with golden inclusions and silver lines of quartz. Shale fireplaces perfectly blend in with classic interior and also will look well in the interiors styled minimalism or futuristic design. Spurts of flame and a shimmer of shale finishing create a unique mystery and secrecy.
Fireplaces of talcum-chlorite. For the internal facing of fireplaces with natural stone specialists advise to take talcum-chlorite into attention. Because it has a sufficient heat resistance so it can get through any number of heatings without losing its operational qualities and also accumulate a considerable amount of warmth and cool down for a long time. The warmth given by talcum-chlorite is rather mild, pleasant and not harmful for human organism.
The company “Radeka” provides services in installation and finishing fireplaces with natural stone. The stone for facing of the fireplace can be of almost any color, size, shape and texture.
