Custom Fireplace Mantels...
Concrete Ideas!

Custom fireplace mantels  made  of  concrete have spawned  a whole new array of unique and exciting designs due to the versatility of the material, itself,
and the relative ease with which it can be worked .
. . . . . . .

Generally  made  from a durable con-
crete  blend  such  as glass fiber re-
inforced concrete,   it   is  lighter  in weight . . . . . AND your wallet . . . . than natural stone.    However, with
the  variety  of  finishing techniques available  today  in  the  hands  of a master concrete artisan, it is virtual-
ly  impossible  to  distinguish  it from natural stone in instances when that
is the desired effect.

The following examples show a range of different  natural stone  looks achievable with concrete . . . . .

including honed or polished granite and travertine . . .

hand carved limestone . . . . . . . rough faced sandstone . . .

and split face granite . . . . . . . or cut fieldstone.

elaborate . . . . . . . or simple in design . . .

with . . . . . . . . . or without an overmantel . . .

for both indoor rooms . . . . . . . and outdoor rooms.

The  following  two starkly contrasting images show some of the ways in which custom fireplace mantels fabricated from concrete can be molded, shaped and finished. While the striking mantel on the left is heavily ribbed and finished to match the color and texture of the metal insert, the equal-
ly striking mantel on the right has extremely smooth surfaces and is fin-
ished to resemble highly polished slabs of natural stone.

Likewise, the following two images reflect different fabrication and finishing techniques. On the left, the smooth and suave monotone mantel and sur-
round contrasts sharply with the multi-hued striations and sleek stainless steel tiles of the beautiful mantel and surround at right.

Following are a few more examples of custom designs of varying shapes, sizes, styles and finishes.   With the versatility of concrete, the design possibilities are virtually limitless!

If you're looking for the best there is in a  present  day concrete custom fireplace mantle,  you  need  look  no further than the highly  skilled  concrete  artisans  and studios behind the incredible examples shown here. For more information about any of these  amazing  artisans and their remarkable work, please contact us.

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