Do you have an existing brick fireplace? Are you ready for a change? 

Our customer in the above “Designing Spaces” video segment had an outdated brick fireplace, but did not want a time consuming, costly renovation demolishing the existing brick.  He found MantelsDirect and we helped him cover his existing brick with a gorgeous new wood mantel surround. 

If you have an existing firebox you want to update, the steps are simple:

1. Measure your existing opening - Measuring instructions are available online, or call one of our customer service representatives for personal assistance.

2. Visit MantelsDirect.com and pick out the facing and mantel style you like

3. Call us or order online

4. Install with construction adhesive. It really is as easy as it looks in the video.  Plus, we are here to help and promise exceptional customer support during the ordering process, installation, and beyond.

Visit us today at www.mantelsdirect.com for your new wood, stone, or marble mantel.

Outdoor Fire Pits and Fire Bowls are perfect for outdoor entertaining, or creating a private hideaway.  Firepits and firebowls make outdoor spaces a great place to invite friends for lively conversation or a place to relax after a long day away from home.  Whatever the style or design of your space, we have a gas or wood fire pit, fire bowl or chiminea that will fit your outdoor vision.

Gas Burning Firepits, firebowls, and fire Tables:Gas Fire Pits and Fire Bowls offer ambiance and warmth in the comfort of your own backyard without the hassle of a traditional wood burning outdoor fireplace. Use them on the ground or tabletop. These portable units are generally for use with Propane gas. You will find a wide variety of gas firepit styles, with either lava rocks or ceramic logs. These fire pits are durable, require little maintenance, and are easy to start. You may place gas fire pits directly on wood decks and patios. Enjoy the beauty of an outdoor fire with the convenience of gas!

Wood Burning Firepits, Firebowls, and Fire Tables: You simply can not beat the ambiance that a wood fire pit creates. Enjoy fun filled evenings during all seasons of the year, with a portable wood burning fire pit. You will find a number of fire pit styles, made of a variety of materials. Many styles are available with optional covers. Our variety of fire pits makes it easy to select one that will coordinate with your outdoor furniture. If you are looking for a a more formal outdoor fireplace, we also carry a broad selection of wood burning outdoor fireplaces, and chimeneas

Chimineas and Pagodas:Chimeneas are miniature ceramic or steel fireplaces, perfect for use on decks on and patios. The difference between a chimenea and a basic fire pit design is that the chimenea (chimney) forces smoke up and away. That is a real benefit for windy evenings and for those who are sensitive to wood smoke. The chimenea’s recognizable shape, with its rounded body and cylindrical, flaring stovepipe is an ageless design. Traditionally made out of ceramic, this outdoor stove provides heat by burning wood logs. Chimeneas should be placed on a brick, stone or concrete surface for safety. Wood decks require a fire resistant pad or barrier.

Visit us today at www.mantelsdirect.com for the best summer prices on Outdoor Fireplaces.  Hurry, summer sales are ending soon!

Our Exclusive line of Sized-to-Fit Classic Stone Mantels set a new standard for
easy-to-install Cast Stone Mantels.

(Warwick Cast Stone Mantel - Save $200 in July!)

Cast stone is defined by the Cast Stone Institute as “a masonry product that provides ornamental or functional features to buildings and other structures. Cast Stone is made from fine and coarse aggregates, Portland cement, mineral oxide color pigments, chemical admixtures and water”. Cast Stone products are versatile; they can resemble any color and give the appearance of a variety of natural building stones including but not limited to limestone, granite, slate, travertine or marble. Applications for Cast Stone range from the simplest windowsills to the most complicated architectural elements.

What does this mean when applied to a fireplace mantel?  It means you can have a custom stone mantel at a fraction of the cost that is easy to install and can be shipped directly to you. Cast stone fireplace mantels come in a variety of colors and finishes. Explore our cast stone website and we’ll ship you samples for free!

The Bellevue Cast Stone mantel is one of our Special Purchase Value Kits. The Bellevue is in stock (in Limestone) and ready for immediate shipment. The highly refined cast stone process simulates natural stone and is virtually indistinguishable from quarried Limestone.

Act now! Only a few left in stock - ready to ship. Our popular Kingston and Vanderbilt models have temporarily sold out!

MantelsDirect is pleased to introduce the new Napa Collection Outdoor Fireplaces just in time for summer.  The Napa Collection joins our Perfect Outdoor Fireplace in offering a simple-to-install, low-cost alternative to traditional gas line custom outdoor fireplaces.

MantelsDirect customers have praised the Perfect Outdoor Fireplace for it’s simple assembly, and we are confident the Napa Collection will be no different. These all-season, wood-burning fireplaces arrive in three major inter-locking pieces that fit together without mortar or glue. The reinforced concrete exterior can withstand the forceful elements of nature, and the concrete mixture will continue to harden and cure over time.

Custom gas line outdoor fireplaces can cost thousands of dollars, why spend so much when our simple assembly outdoor fireplaces are more economical and can be relocated if needed?

The Napa Collection features Outdoor Fireplaces in varying sizes and finishes. Let us help renovate and update an old tired outdoor space. With an outdoor fireplace, any patio or backyard can easily become a place to entertain and socialize. Transform a garden into a private hide-a-way and let the world go for a moment. Relax…Outside.

The new Multi-Fire™ Electric Fireplaces from Dimplex “dazzle the eye, seduce the senses and redefine the fireplace experience by adjusting to suit the tastes of each individual.” Sounds like a tall order, but this electric fireplace system is unlike any other, when you consider the unique controls that enhance electric fire:

• Patented Dimplex flame effect
• Large 32″ firebox with over 700sq. in. viewing area
• Purifire™ Air Treatment System - continuously removes allergens and other irritants
• Realistic hand-finished logs with natural innerglow and pulsating embers
• Slow start/Fading embers - fire starts slowly, fades into glowing embers on command
• Occupancy sensor activates programmable flame and heat settings
• Firelight flicker effect - firelight flickers add the realism of a wood fire
• Ambient light sensor adjusts brightness to suit room lighting
• Intelligent heat - provides super quiet operation as it self-adjusts the fan speed
• Programmable thermostat - automatically maintains room temperature
• Deluxe 13-function remote control operates all features and settings
• Built-in adjustable mesh spark screen
• Removable bi-fold glass doors
• 10 year limited warranty

This really is a special fireplace system. The flicker effect adds a tremendous amount of realism to these new and improved electric logs.

The Multi-Fire™ electric firebox is paired with a group of well appointed mantels to create high-end electric fireplace mantel packages.

Dimplex Symphony® Encore Electric Fireplaces include: Denbury, Neo-Classic, Draped Alabaster, Traditional, Torchiere, and Classic French models.

We have just introduced a few new Custom Wood Mantels. Like all of our Traditional Wood Mantels, these designs are available in standard as well as custom sizes. You may change the Inside Width ‘C’, Inside Height ‘B” or Return Depth ‘G’, to accomodate your firebox size, amount of fireplace facing you would like to show, or room space limitations (see diagram below).

Each design is available in several wood types and optional finishes.

More and more builders and homeowners are choosing built-in electric fireplace inserts instead of gas fireplaces for several good reasons:

• Simple installation - requires only a shallow built-in frame and household current (either 120 or 220v depending on desired heat output)
• No venting - unlike wood or gas fireplaces, electric fireplaces do not require expensive venting provisions.
• It’s green! - no wood or gas emission and electricity usage is minimal
• Looks Great - technology improvements coupled with more realistic electric log sets, working bi-fold doors and pull screens

The pictures below really show how terrific the newest electric fireplace inserts look in a variety of installations. The units shown are made by Classic Flame. Each of these units are self-trimming and are serviceable from the front. We also offer a complete selection of Dimplex units including a two sided package.

We have recently introduced a great selection of affordable Cast Stone Mantels. Available in 4 Natural Stone colors, each of the twenty designs is lightweight and is easy to install. These mantels can be installed by the average homeowner using construction adhesive.

Matching adjustable facing panels are available. These three piece facing kits fit in a cavity behind the mantel legs allowing them to slide to fit most firebox sizes. Three piece hearths add a great finishing touch.

Why we like these cast stone mantels: I was first attracted to these mantels because of the great looking natural stone surface - I don’t think there is any better (at any price).

One of the most exciting new developments in Electric Fireplace Mantel styling is the advent of the media console. These electric fireplace mantel packages are designed to support flat screen televisions (each style will have a maximum length) and hold associated AV components and media.

The electric firebox will not interfere with performance of the television nor will it affect their warranties. You can’t beat the attractive styling, the ambiance and warmth of a fireplace and the ability to save space by making your flat screen television part of the picture. Models start at just $999 and are brought to us by manufacturers including Dimplex and Classic Flame.

We have just added several new Dimplex Electric Fireplaces from the Ovation Series. These fireplace mantel packages include a great selection (14 styles) of well built mantels, 30″ electric firebox, and digital remote control. As you come to expect with Dimplex, the log sets look great and the patented flame technology is a winner.

Each firebox comes with Purifire™ Air Treatment System that filters as it is heating. Mantel styles run the gamut from modern, to traditional, as well as corner units and entertainment centers.