See the new models of fireplace surrounds and electric fireplace mantels made available for purchase. The long standing materials used match the long used designs on it. You might still be using older style fireplaces, or the more modern electric fireplaces, but either way you're sure to find the best matching fireplace surround or mantelpiece.

Expect to find you fireplace surround or mantel made of materials like Poplar, Pine, Maple, Red Oak, Knotty Alder and Cherry. Other building materials include bare timber wood, or stone mantels made of gypsum, cast stone or hand carved marble. There are also metal mantels & fireplaces. Bear in mind, however, that metal is a heat conductor.

Don't get that new fireplace surround without the planning needed for it. Find out what size surround will best fit the fireplace in. You may find the need to redecorate. In other cases, you may need to replace the fireplace instead. But even if it has to be taken away, you can still use a floating mantel.

You can then figure out which design styles will best match your room. You can opt for high quality European or similar styles from the older craftsmen who use traditional techniques. And then you can get a fireplace surround as diverse a building material as stone or bare timber.

Next, you'll want to figure out the way you'll get to use a fireplace surround throughout the year. Most people usually consider the fireplace, and by extension the surround, useful during the holidays. But you should make the most out of them as extra shelves. Use them by placing candles, family portraits, miniatures and similar items.

Finally, make considerations for fireplace surround maintenance. A mistake easily avoided but forgotten is keeping candle wax from melting off the surround. Another thing to watch out for is to use separate coasters, and avoid leaving coaster rings on it. And lastly, don't forget to regularly clean and maintain the fireplace and surround.

See the new models of fireplace surrounds and electric fireplace mantels made available for purchase. The long standing materials like Poplar, Pine, Maple, Red Oak, Knotty Alder and Cherry match the long used designs on it. Find the perfect mantelpiece or fireplace surround to use on either your family's older gas or coal fired fireplace, or more modern electric firepl