Top 5 Reasons to Choose Natural

Stones for Fireplaces

Natural stones owing to their tough and hard nature have been used for centuries as major building material. Their natural look is elegant, sophisticated and very attractive. The regular usage of Indian natural stones for features like paving, pathways, roofing, facing, cladding etc has led designers to come up with innovative ideas. Hence, it has found its way into the interior décor segment and has grabbed a major chunk worldwide. One such feature where the Indian natural stone has gained popularity is a fireplace. Fireplaces are a necessity in Western countries as they experience colder weather, but Indian projects are now also incorporating them for chose chilling winters. Fireplaces apart from keeping the house warm can also act as a socializing point for the family. Therefore, it is necessary that the material used for them is both functional and attractive.

Here, we look at 5 reasons given by leading Indian granite wholesaler on why Indian natural stones are great for a fireplace:-

1 Look

2 Design

3 Personalization

4 Efficiency

5 Lower Maintenance

1 Look

One cannot match the look that is imparted by a natural stone because the speckles, streaks, veins and patches are formed when rocks solidify over a period of many years under heat and pressure. No artificial product thus matches the elegance of natural stones. Furthermore, they are available in a number of finishes like natural cleft, honed, polished, sandblasted, acid washed and so forth. This helps you choose from a plethora of designs and finishes. And no two stone samples even of the same type are the same which give a unique appeal to each creation. You can choose any style you like and rest assured of great looks with exclusivity.

2 Design

Natural stones are available in a number of different shades and designs from different vendors. This helps to mix and match them to form beautifully intricate or charmingly simple patterns to suit your fireplace.

3 Personalization

With so many design options available, the scope for personalization in designing your fireplace is vastly open. You can choose a pattern to go with your stone or wooden flooring or let it stand out. Different varieties of natural stones can even be mixed to build the custom fireplace to be the center of attraction of your home. The possibilities with these stone are endless and only limited by imagination.

4 Efficiency

Now, this factor is an extremely important one and most overlook it. Apart from being tough and durable, natural stones also have very high heat resistance which is an ideal trait for a fireplace. They have been shown to be significantly more efficient than wood and thus help in saving your electricity bills. They are compatible with modern mechanisms for heat saving and help you lower your carbon footprint as well.

5 Lower Maintenance

Cleaning and maintaining a natural stone in general requires bare minimal efforts. In case of fireplaces, the natural stones might not even require cleaning if the usage is low. However, for heavy usage they might need a little more cleaning. Despite that, the cleaning is fairly easy due to properties as water resistance and imperviousness. Using a natural stone fireplace, you will end up spending less on maintenance.

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