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A good Hearth ..

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  • 17-12-2006 1:08pm
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    Salem
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭


    Hey guys,
    I want to put a piece of stone down as a hearth for an open fireplace ...
    Is it recommended to do this in 2 pieces or will 1 big piece do ?
    I need something about 57" x 15"
    I have seen beautiful slate like stone down in Liscannor and Doolin ..
    Does anyone know where I might get this natural stuff closer to Dublin ?
    Cheers,


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    Do-more
    Registered Users Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Do a search in the www.buyandsell.ie there are a few suppliers who advertise there and can probably deliver direct to your door.

    invest4deepvalue.com



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    Mellor
    Registered Users Posts: 39,412 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    Salem wrote:
    Hey guys,
    I want to put a piece of stone down as a hearth for an open fireplace ...
    Is it recommended to do this in 2 pieces or will 1 big piece do ?
    I need something about 57" x 15"
    I have seen beautiful slate like stone down in Liscannor and Doolin ..
    Does anyone know where I might get this natural stuff closer to Dublin ?
    Cheers,
    it will need to be in two or more pieces, hearths are split like this to prevent cracking from the heat of the fire.
    As for slate, i've never seen a slate hearth, there are companys who do hearths in dublin, try the golden pages


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    cormac_byrne
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭cormac_byrne


    I got a big piece of slate, cut to fit my hearth from Mac's Salvage Warehouse. (SCR, Islandbridge, D8)


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    starman100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 345 ✭✭starman100


    You can get a piece of Liscannor stone cut to size, preferably split down the middle. I got a piece for underneath our stove, looks very nice.

    I got some pieces of 2" angle iron to support/frame it underneath (painted afterwards). With the stone, you would be advised to apply a sealer or else paint it with a few coats of diluted enamel paint to allow for easier maintenance.


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    Salem
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Salem


    Hey starman100,
    I need to source the pieces of Liscannor pretty soon !
    Do you remember where you got your piece ?
    Cheers ...

    Cormac .. I'll see what Mac's have ...


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    starman100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 345 ✭✭starman100


    Salem,

    I got mine from a place in Rahoon in Galway city, up beside the graveyard, they do all sorts of stone, not much good to you if you are in Dublin...:rolleyes:

    You should be able to find someone in your local rag or else try the Golden Pages under 'stone', ring around and just ask for liscannor stone.


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    Salem
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭Salem


    Will do .... Nice one ...


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    sweetie
    Registered Users Posts: 9,795 ✭✭✭sweetie


    ....is hard to find!

    Is it just me or did Fergal Sharkey pop into anyone elses head?


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