Stone Hearths
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Hearth is the inner floor of the fire
place generally paved with brick, flagstone or cement. It is made of
non-combustible material. They are in continuation with the design of
the surrounds and the floor extending the mood of the fireplace to the
last detail. These are available in a spectrum of colours in high
quality glazed ceramic tiles which are suitable for all types of
fuels. Polished stone hearths are equally popular. However, Granite
hearths are not compatible with solid fuels as the intense heat
generated may cause cracking - so it better to use such hearths with
gas fires.
Stone hearths can be manufactured from a number of stones like
granite, marble, lime stone etc. Hearths and surrounds are normally
made of the same stone so as to give a continuity effect to the room.
Designer and customised stone hearths are available to suit every
pocket. Right from intricately carved to simple ones, they further
help to beautify a fireplace, giving a touch of class and royalty to
interiors.
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