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What Colour is Agean limestone?
whitish
Agean Limestone The characteristics of this stone are its smooth texture, whitish base colour, speckled grain and small fossils rather than the veining of Portuguese Limestone.
Does limestone make a good fireplace?
Limestone is a more budget-friendly stone option with good heat tolerance and durability. Despite this, limestone should only be used for gas and electric fireplaces – not wood burning fireplaces. Limestone does require sealing to prevent stains, but is very durable when otherwise cared for properly.
What is Agean limestone?
Agean Limestone is a natural stone. Our Limestone fireplace designs in Agean Limestone pan from Edwardian and Victorian times to todays modern and contemporary sleek and elegant designs with straight lines.
Where is Agean limestone from?
Eastern Mediterranean
Sourced from the Eastern Mediterranean, our Aegean Limestone surrounds are beautifully unique in character. Each mantel has its own individual fossil formation, veining and colour so no two are the same and is handcrafted into a variety of contemporary and traditional designs.
How do I protect my limestone fireplace?
As Limestone is a very porous material after fitting we would normally clean surround down then leave it to dry for a few days until it is completely dry then clean of any dust with clean cloth and then apply a good quality stain stop such as Lithofin Stain Stop Sealer this is ideal for limestone, marble and travertine …
How do you clean a limestone fireplace?
Sweep limestone with a soft brush to remove any debris and dust. Put a few drops of a mild washing up liquid into a bucket of hot water. Wipe down hearth with a solution using a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. You can scrub hard so long as you aren’t using anything abrasive.
Can you paint limestone fireplace white?
You’ll need special masonry paint, which you can apply with a regular paintbrush if the limestone is flat or a medium-nap paint roller for rough or textured surfaces. You should allow the first coat to dry before painting a second one.
How much does it cost to install a limestone fireplace?
The national average cost for stone fireplace installation is $3,000 to $5,000, although an authentic masonry fireplace constructed by a stone craftsman could push the price tag up to $10,000 or more.
How do you clean Agean limestone?
How do you lighten a limestone fireplace?
Whitening Limestone With Stone Fireplace Cleaner You can try a homemade concoction recommended by BauMart Natural Stone: Combine 3/4 cup flour and hydrogen peroxide, making the consistency like a paste. Rub this concoction onto the stain and let it harden for a day or two.
What kind of paint do you use on a limestone fireplace?
Are limestone fireplaces expensive?
Believe it or not, limestone fireplace surrounds and mantels are generally affordable and meet most budgets, which means you can get seamless quality at a reasonable price. The more expensive limestone surrounds are those that are made to be bespoke.
Why choose clear Agean limestone for your fire surround?
Clear white Agean Limestone embodies elegance in any living room – whether you’re looking to frame your fireplace with a nostalgic, traditionalist design or something more sleek and contemporary. At Direct Fireplaces you’re guaranteed to find a limestone fire surround that will make a bold interior design statement.
Where are our Aegean limestone fireplaces sourced?
Our Aegean Limestone Fireplaces are beautifully unique in character, sourced from the Mediterranean. Discover our luxury fireplace mantels & surrounds!
Why choose a limestone fire surround?
At Direct Fireplaces you’re guaranteed to find a limestone fire surround that will make a bold interior design statement. This hard-wearing stone, with a speckled grain interwoven in, is a stylish combination of sharp outlines and subtly radiant colour – perfect for blending in with your personal decor.