Solid One Piece, Black Slate Fireplace Hearths & Mantels Shipped Nationwide
Easy Stone Center cuts black slate to the required size and shape for each order. Slate is frequently used for fireplace hearths and surrounds. We can cut slate for your fireplace into any custom size or shape per drawings or templates. Shipped nationwide & unloaded to your driveway in a our special hearth crate. Factory applied natural look sealer available on request. Contact Mike for more information. Other hearth stone colors Stone color samples
- Thickness: Black slate hearths are typically 1 1/8 inches thick in natural cleft and 1 inch thick when honed; it can be milled as thin as 1/2 inch, please discuss the thickness with Mike when ordering to ensure that the slate will perform best in your circumstances. The minimum recommended thickness for slate over 60 inches long or over 12 inch wide is 5/8" minimum thickness for shipping hearths is 3/4".
- Maximum length and width: Typically slate can be provided in pieces as large as around 7 feet by 4 feet. Shipping of hearths greater than 92 inches in length or greater than 24 inches front to back will require special crating and shipping.
- Edge styles: The most popular edge styles for slate hearths are square, beveled or radius. Other edges styles are possible.
- Surface textures: Slate is currently available only in natural cleft and honed finish textures.