Classic Stone Fireplace Mantels

July 14th, 2009 by admin

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

(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.

Bellevue cast stone mantel

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

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A Fireplace Mantel By Any Other Name?…..

July 9th, 2007 by Rick

One of the most interesting challenges we face is how to describe our Fireplace Mantel products. Ex., when you say “mantel”, are you referring to a mantel surround, mantelpiece, mantel shelf, fireplace shelf or fireplace mantel. Do you use an alternate spelling like mantle? Confusing to say the least!

We find ourselves digging a bit deeper to get to the crux of what the customer is looking for, as a “Mantel” can mean a Mantel Shelf (one piece above fireplace - alt. Fireplace Shelf, Mantelpiece) or Mantel Surround (shelf and legs surrounding the firebox - alt. Fireplace Mantel).

Whatever you call it, we will figure out what you are looking for and deliver the best solution for your needs.

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Combine a Wood Mantel with a Fireplace Facing Kit During Father’s Day Sale for Great Savings!

June 13th, 2007 by Rick

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One of the quickest and most cost effective upgrades that you can make to your home is a new fireplace facing kit combined with a wood fireplace mantel. Facing kits are precut and are made of marble, granite, travertine or slate. The kits are easily installed using construction adhesive and can be placed over existing brick, drywall or almost any substrate. Our wood fireplace mantel kits can be put together in a few minutes and slide over (and overlap) the facing kit. Once the mantel is secured to the wall, you will have completed your project!

Before After

Fireplace Mantel ‘Before’ Installation Fireplace Facing and Wood Mantel Kit ‘After’ Installation http://www.mantelsdirect.com/monarch.htmlMantels Direct Videos

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