Limestone Fireplace Mantels vs. Wood Fireplace Mantels
If you’re thinking about getting a fireplace mantel installed in your home, you have several choices. Two of the most popular types of mantels are limestone fireplace mantels and wood fireplace mantels. Does one type of mantel offer advantages over the other? Keep reading to find out.
Durability
Make no mistake, a well-built wood fireplace mantel can last for a long time. However, it won’t last nearly as long as one built from limestone. Limestone is incredibly durable, and limestone fireplace mantels from Pietra del Mar and Barbara Tattersfield Design truly are built to last a lifetime.
Stone fireplace mantels have been used for centuries, and you can still find many old stone pieces still in use today. The simple truth is a piece built from quality limestone will stand the test of time if it’s cared for properly. At Pietra del Mar and Barbara Tattersfield Design, we use only the finest limestone from the top quarries all across the world.
Maintenance
Limestone fireplace mantels are advantageous because they’re very easy to keep clean. There is minimal maintenance with them, and as long as you follow the simple care instructions, your hand-carved architectural element will last a lifetime. When you order a fireplace mantel from Pietra del Mar and Barbara Tattersfield Design, we send care instructions with your order so you know exactly what you need to do to keep it looking its very best.
Wood mantels, on the other hand, can be difficult to keep clean. Wood tends to lose its luster over the years, and stains can easily set into your mantel, harming its appearance.
Safety
It’s pretty simple really: limestone in non-combustible; wood is combustible. Which would you rather have surrounding your fireplace? Sure, the odds of your mantle piece going up in flames are minimal, but with a limestone fireplace surround, that’s something you’ll never have to worry about.
Variety
Perhaps the most appealing benefit of limestone fireplace mantels is the variety of design options you can create with them. Modern, Tuscan, French Chateaux, English, and Formal Italianate—no matter where you draw your design inspiration from, a limestone fireplace mantel can be designed to complement your favorite style.
Worth
Throughout history, stone fireplace mantels have been used to display elegance and opulence. The same still holds true today. Limestone fireplace mantels add value to your home, helping you get the most out of your investment. Adding a hand-carved, custom architectural element like this to your living space instantly makes it special.
Schedule Your Design Consultation
If you’re interested in ordering limestone fireplace mantels for your home, you need to schedule a consultation with a reputable design firm. Pietra del Mar and Barbara Tattersfield Design can visit your design site to view your home and discover its style or we can speak with you by phone to learn more about your design vision.
Schedule your design consultation today by calling (949) 675-0600 or (561) 833-3443. Or learn more about our limestone fireplace mantels by completing this short form.
