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Fireplace Safety During the Holidays (With Infographic)

October 18, 2023 by Grand River Natural Stone

Your fireplace is going to be very busy over the holiday season, providing warmth and a cozy atmosphere throughout the home. But, before you enjoy a crackling fire this winter, you should make certain your fireplace is up for the task with these vital safety tips, courtesy of Grand River Natural Stone. Fireplace Safety Tips

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Stone Veneer Fireplace Ideas That Will Enhance Any Space

December 3, 2022 by Grand River Natural Stone

Natural stone veneer has a rough yet elegant beauty to it and does wonders for transforming your home. Available in a wide variety of colours and textures, natural stone veneer fireplaces are the perfect accent to any space, providing an opportunity to add an earthy element to both your interior and your outdoor environments. Many

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Building a Natural Stone Fireplace Starts with High Quality Stone

November 12, 2022 by Grand River Natural Stone

Natural stone is trending this year, and while there are many areas and projects within your home where you can use full bed or thin stone veneer, none is as iconic as a fireplace. Read why you should build a stone fireplace below from our experts. Building a New Stone Fireplace If you don’t have

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Heat Up Your Backyard Décor with Fire Features

August 1, 2022 by Grand River Natural Stone

Fire features are the perfect way to add some flare to your backyard décor. They can contribute both light and heat to create a cozy atmosphere that your family and friends will want to spend time in, especially on those perfect summer evenings. If you’re only picturing a campfire, think again! There are many alternative

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Installing Stone Veneer Over a Brick Fireplace

December 21, 2020 by Grand River Natural Stone

Stone is the in-vogue material for many interior décor styles right now, but what do you do if you have a pre-existing brick fireplace? Don’t worry, you won’t have to rip it out and start fresh. Instead, you can install a stone veneer right over top of the brick, getting the look you want without

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The Benefits of Thin Stone Veneer For Your Fireplace

December 7, 2018 by Grand River Natural Stone

As winter is quickly approaching, you’ll want to spend more time indoors around the fireplace. And while cozying up to the warmth coming from your fireplace is paramount, you also want to enjoy looking at it too. That’s where thin stone veneer comes in. Beautiful, durable and easy to install, thin stone veneer is the

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Stone Veneer Fireplaces: 6 Different Ways

January 30, 2018 by Grand River Natural Stone

    We love stone/brick veneer – especially when it comes to updating the look of a fireplace. Whether your home follows a rustic, contemporary, or classic design theme, thin stone or brick veneer can fit right in and have a beautiful. Here are 6 different styles of stone veneer fireplaces you can use for

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How to Install Thin Stone Veneer on Your Indoor or Outdoor Fireplace

October 2, 2015 by Grand River Natural Stone

A fireplace is a cozy way to spend fall evenings. And installing thin stone veneer on your indoor or outdoor fireplace is full of great benefits, such as: Giving it a rustic and charming appearance Protecting it from the outdoor elements Extending your enjoyment of the fireplace for the season The best part is that

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