Hearths, Fire Surrounds & Mantles
Delabole Slate hearths, fire surrounds, and mantles are crafted from one of the finest natural materials in the world, sourced from the historic Delabole Slate Quarry in Cornwall. Known for its deep blue-grey hues and unique natural markings, Delabole Slate adds a striking and elegant feature to your fireplace.
With exceptional heat resistance and timeless aesthetic appeal, these hearths, surrounds, and mantles are designed to enhance both traditional and contemporary interiors, offering a premium and durable focal point for your living spaces.
Renowned for its quality and strength, Delabole Slate is formed over millions of years, making it the perfect material for fireplace features that demand both durability and style. Its naturally dense and heat-resistant composition ensures safe and reliable performance, while its refined appearance elevates the design of any room.
Available in various finishes and sizes, Delabole Slate hearths, fire surrounds, and mantles can be customized to meet your specific design needs.
Available in various finishes and sizes, Delabole Slate hearths, fire surrounds, and mantles can be customized to meet your specific design needs.
Features and benefits
- Exceptional Heat Resistance: Delabole Slate is inherently resistant to high temperatures, ensuring safety and durability in fireplace settings.
- Distinctive Aesthetic: The rich blue-grey tones with unique natural markings make each piece a striking addition to your fireplace.
- Versatile Design Options: Customizable sizes and finishes allow for tailored solutions for hearths, surrounds, and mantles.
- Durable and Long-Lasting: With its dense composition, Delabole Slate is resistant to cracking, wear, and discoloration, ensuring lasting beauty.
- Low Maintenance: Simple to clean and maintain, with treatments available to enhance the natural finish.
- Sustainable Choice: Responsibly sourced natural slate, making it an eco-friendly material for your home.
Technical and safety
- Material Composition: High-quality natural slate with superior compressive strength and heat resistance.
- Finishes Available:
- Frame Sawn: A rustic look with visible saw marks for traditional charm.
- Sanded: A softer, mellow surface ideal for understated elegance.
- Fine Rubbed (Honed): A smooth matte finish with deep blue-grey tones.
- Riven: Textured with natural surface variations for bold character.
- Size Options: Fully customizable to accommodate hearths, surrounds, and mantles of all dimensions.
- Installation: Suitable for secure fixing using standard masonry or adhesive techniques.
- Maintenance: Easily cleaned with soapy water; optional treatments like Lithofin Stainstop or Slate Oil can enhance and protect the surface.
- Safety: Non-combustible and resistant to cracking under extreme temperatures, ensuring safe and reliable performance in high-heat environments.
Sample: fine-rubbed
Sample: frame-sawn
Sample: sanded
Gallery
Fine-rubbed Hearth
