There are many different peripheral materials for fireplaces to choose from and use. When choosing materials, we need to consider practicality and decorativeness.
When the fireplace works, the surrounding temperature is high, so the decorative materials must be fireproof. The materials to be introduced below are the best choices for fireplaces, and each material has its unique appearance.
Whether the surface of the material is a finely crafted carving, a plate with a smooth surface, a natural stone, or a textured metal, it is necessary to choose a high heat resistance and bring its natural texture effect and color to the surface of the fireplace and the entire fireplace.
Stone
Stone includes natural and artificial stone, granite, marble, and other natural stones. They provide classic visual effects and are widely used in fireplace decoration.
There are two main forms of stone to decorate the fireplace, one is to make the background wall of the fireplace, and the other is to use stone carving to make the mantel.
In the European country style, rough natural stone is usually used as the background decoration to create a natural and primitive atmosphere. We can usually see that in the decoration of the palace, marble is more commonly used to show the sense of authority of the royal family.
The stones used for carving include marble, limestone, granite, etc.. It can be hand-carved by craftsmen or a special machine can be selected for carving.
Artificial stone is also a good peripheral material. It can not only reproduce the material and color of natural stone, but also has a relatively low cost. As shown in the picture, an artificial marble carved exquisite fireplace is used, which looks very classical and is very suitable for a classical style living room.
Wood
Wood has always been a very popular material for making fireplaces because of its charming, varied, and easy installation characteristics.
The hearth is a decorative tabletop above the fireplace, on which various ornaments can be displayed. It is a very conspicuous part of the fireplace decoration. Since the fireplace is often the center of the room and the visual focus, some special commemorative decorations, such as photo frames, can be placed.
Por supuesto, wooden fireplaces can also be used with other equipment, such as it can be made into a bookcase or a TV cabinet, with various forms to choose from.
Metal
Fireplaces made of metal are also a mainstream choice. They are mainly divided into cast iron fireplaces and steel plate fireplaces, and their raw materials are iron. Steel is an iron alloy. Iron is simply melted and poured into a mold to make cast iron, and then rolled into a plate to become a steel plate.
Cast iron fireplaces heat up slowly compared to steel plate fireplaces, but the heat release time is relatively long, and their shapes are mostly traditional retro styles. Steel plate fireplaces heat up quickly after ignition, and the heat release time is also relatively fast. Most of their styles are modern styles.
It is worth mentioning that the carbon content of cast iron is higher than that of steel plate, and its microstructure is a porous structure. Por lo tanto, the heat capacity of cast iron is larger than that of steel plate and it is more resistant to high temperatures. For wood-burning fireplaces that require real combustion, we usually use cast iron. For electric fireplaces, because there is no need for real combustion, we can use steel plate materials, which is completely sufficient.
Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic tiles make fireplaces and furnace surrounding attractive and durable and are available in a range of colors, styles, and sizes. Sometimes, in order to hide fingerprints, dust, or other impurities on the surface of some classic fireplaces, we can choose matte tiles as the material.
Red brick
Red brick is also one of the classic finishing materials in fireplace decoration. It has strong visual appeal and durability and is a traditional material for fireplace hearth decoration. Depending on the selected earth brick, a range of different appearances can be produced.
Sin embargo, it should be noted that if the majority of the fireplace wall is covered with earth brick, additional structural support may be required due to weight issues.
Cement Material
Fireplaces made of cement are almost as durable as those made of granite. Cracks may sometimes appear after being heated, but this does not affect the strength of this material.
Cement can be added with the desired color during construction, and various patterns can be made, and various decorations can also be inlaid. Because cement is highly permeable, it is often coated with sealing materials to prevent dust and dirt.
The above are the commonly used materials for fireplaces and their surroundings. Además, you can also consider using a combination of multiple materials in the decoration of the fireplace. Different materials play different roles in different positions. Por ejemplo, materials with strong heat resistance are used as the decorative background of the fireplace, and some materials with weak heat resistance are used to embellish the decoration of the fireplace.
You can choose a customized fireplace based on your preferences, combined with practicality and decorative considerations.
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