A fireplace mantel can help you update the look of your room to match your unique taste. Ordering a fireplace mantel online is an excellent way to get a quality mantel at a competitive price in the style that best suits your room. When planning for a fireplace mantel it is important that you take accurate measurements as they will be the basis for crafting the mantel. Taking the correct measurements of your unique space can sometimes be a challenge. This article will help you understand the parts of your fireplace and know what to measure.
Before you begin measuring it is important to understand some terminology:
Facing – the material, usually tile, marble, granite or brick, that surrounds the fireplace opening
Fireplace Mantel – made up of a surround and a shelf, the mantel frames the facing on the top and sides
Fireplace Surround – the part of a mantel that frames the facing helping it meet with the wall to create a more polished look
Hearth – the floor of a fireplace or the brick, stone, or cement area in front of a fireplace
When measuring for your mantel it is important that your measurements include the facing as the mantel will be going around it. If you only measure the fireplace opening the mantel will cover the facing and may represent a fire hazard.
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