Hi,
I’m trying to find something similar to the trim around the fireplace in the picture. It looks like some kind of stone but i’m not sure what kind. Searching the net has not resulted in anything useful, probably because i’m not using the correct search terms.
1. what would this trim be called ?
2. Is it likely to be sandstone ? maybe even a man-made product ?
3. If i can’t find a source and want to try making it myself, what would you use ? a mortar or grout with a pigment ? Perhaps someone can recommend a product that already exists to do this kind of stuff.
Thanks
Chuck
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Can't really tell from the small photo, but it could be Corian or similar solid surface material. Of course, it could also be painted wood.
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Hmmm, Corian..not a bad idea..and i can route it too. I might consider that.
In the high-resolution picture, the texture of the trim looks like sand. I don't think it's smooth like Corian or paint but it's hard to tell. The sand texture was my initial choice. Any idea if it could be a natural stone or more likely somethin man-made ?
Thanks
I've had good success simulating cast iron with automotive undercoating spray. Not that it would be right here, but may be a direction.
Maybe a fine-textured spray patch can, used for textured DW repair?
Forrest
If it's a sandy texture to the touch, then I doubt it's corian or other solid surface. Unless, of course, they etched it with sand blasting or something. But I'm guessing it's a natural material. I think sand stone would be a little darker, more of a tan or very light brown. It may be lime stone, but I wouldn't really describe that texture as sandy.
One thing I can share is my philosophy. If you can't match it, complement it. I wouldn't go trying to match the existing surface, but rather do something with a nice contast.
McDesign mentions simulating cast iron with automotive undercoating spray. That may be an option if there are other darker colors in the room. Another idea is the wall and the fireplace (only part of the room we can see in the photo) seem contemporary in design. Maybe something of wood with a stressed metalic finish, like brushed aluminum or copper.
If you went with something contrasting, it would probably be best to do a full surround, taking it all the way to the floor on both sides.
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It's for my own house so i have most of the say..apart from DW of course.
if you take a look at http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages/?msg=105248.1, you'll get a better idea of what i want to accomplish.
I initially wanted to have the slate tile butt close to the brass trim (which will be painted black) but it's probably not a good idea to have it span the drywall surround and the steel face of the firewall. If the top and sides edges of the fireplace had been a uniform 2", I would not have any problems stopping the tile right at the edge but the sides are 2" and the top is 5".
So now I'm considering stopping the tile at the drywall and then putting a cap over the tile/fireplace so that I end up with a uniform 1.5" reveal of black edge.
I also like the narrow hearth that is used in the picture above. they have a gas fireplace so they can get away with this width. I have a wood fireplace and need 16" of non-combustible material. So I'm thinking of using the slate hearth i show in the link in addition to the sill just under the fireplace.
So really, i'm looking for a material that will complement the slate tile. Heck, I might even use something else then tile. I'm just looking at my options right now. What I end up doing will depend on what i can source locally and what i can do myself.
I think I'll have to visit some local fireplace and stone/tile shops to see what's available.
As far as the cap material used in the picture, it might also be a man-made sandstone like Haddonstone (http://www.haddonstone.com/shop/Product.asp?PG=FIREPLACES&SG=Fireplaces&PI=HF135)
http://www.mantelsdirect.com/stonefireplacemantelslp.html
Cast Stone?
You might try searching for "cast stone", tho this does look more like a corian material. Very hard to tell without a closeup.
Searching for "cast stone" is bringing up what i'm looking for. thanks