Limestone Fireplaces

Limestone is an organic sedimentary rock made from calcium carbonate formed from tiny sea shells. The hardwearing stone has attractive veins running through it, creating a unique aesthetic that works in a wide range of interiors schemes.

To complete the look, we have a wide range of separate hearths, chambers and stoves to create a beautiful and luxuriously finished result to enhance yourhome. Limestone is a very durable material, which makes its care and maintenance an easy job: simply wipe overregularly with a damp cloth. To preserve the colour of your mantel, avoid placing vases on the surfaces and keep cigarettes away to prevent any risk ofstaining. We would also advise that you don’t use wax or polish when cleaning your limestone fireplace, since this could lead to the colour darkening overtime. 

For any questions about limestone fireplaces or our large fireplace collection, please contact our friendly team. We would be delighted to offer our professional guidance and years of expertise to help you choose the best solution for your home.  

‍FAQs 
Q. Whatcolour is limestone? 
Natural limestone is a sedimentary rockcomposed of calcium carbonate. It is abundantly available and has a uniquelybeautiful texture and structure. Limestone originally deposits in shallow seabeds with a typically light colour that ranges from white, yellow and grey tobeige, cream and blue, depending on exactly where it crystallised. 

Q.How much does it cost to install a limestone fireplace? 
The exact installation costs for alimestone fireplace depend on the type of fireplace you select, and your choiceof gas, electric or solid fuel fire. At Sussex Fireplace Gallery, we have ateam of highly qualified and experienced fitters and offer a fullin-house installation service for your complete peace of mind. Contact us today to find out more. 

Q.Should I book a chimney sweep before getting a new fireplace? We recommend that prior to any new fireplace installation, you have a professional chimney sweep carried out to stack. If you are changing from solid fuel to a gas fire, having your chimney swept is a legal requirement. 

Q. How can you tell the difference between limestone and marble? 
Limestone is a sedimentary rock largely made up of calcium carbonate fossils. Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms when sedimentary limestone is heated and compressed by natural processes that recrystallise the grains. Limestone is more porous than marble due to small openings between the fossil fragments, and it tends to be less expensive too.  

Sussex Fireplace Gallery is your one-stop shop foreverything you need to create the perfect focal point in your home. From limestone surrounds, hearths and back panels to a wide selection of fires including electric fires and gas fires, we can help you find the right solution for your home and budget. Visit us at one of our fireplace showrooms in Polegate near Eastbourne or Portslade near Brighton to view our large display of traditional and contemporary fires. Book your personal appointmenttoday.