Polished or honed granite surrounds and hearths with clean miters and exact openings, a timeless way to make a fireplace the room focus.
A fireplace anchors a room, and the surround and hearth are what the eye reads first. Granite brings a clean, enduring look that works with traditional, transitional and modern rooms, and as a natural stone it tolerates heat well. In Nashville homes with brick or painted fireplaces that feel dated, a granite surround and hearth can bring the whole room up to date without a major remodel.
Fireplace projects need precision around the opening. We measure clearances to the firebox, confirm the code requirements for your type of fireplace and plan the pieces so edges and miters line up. The hearth should be level with its base, and the surround should fit snugly against the wall. Gas, wood and electric units each have their own spacing needs, so we coordinate with your installer. Because a fireplace is the first thing guests notice, we also talk through mantle height, the color of the firebox and how the stone will look in both daylight and firelight, so the finished surround feels planned rather than added on.
Fireplace types have different required clearances. We confirm what applies to yours before cutting the stone.
Corners where the pieces meet are mitered and polished so the stone looks like one piece.
The hearth needs a solid, level base. We check the substrate and flag repairs before setting.
Polished stone reflects firelight, while honed finishes give a softer, more modern look.
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BeforeAfterMade for fireplaces.
Clearances measured.
Corners look seamless.
Updates the whole room.
Checked before setting.
Clearances confirmed.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
Granite colorBlack GraniteDeep, polished black with fine silver or gold flecks: a bold, classic look that pairs with white cabinets…Learn more 
Topic guideGranite FinishesSee how polished, honed and leathered finishes differ in look, feel, smudges and care, and which suits each…Learn more 
Granite colorGray GraniteNeutral gray from soft silver to deep charcoal, a flexible choice that works with nearly every cabinet and…Learn more Enter your runs, island, backsplash and waste to see square feet to order, slabs, likely seams and a planning range.
You tell us about your counters and what you want to change, from a repair to a whole-kitchen install, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We visit, measure, check the cabinets, walls and plumbing and talk through stone, edges, seams and sinks.
We help you choose a slab at local stone yards, plan the layout and give you an itemized written estimate with options.
Once cabinets are set and level, we template the real room, confirm cutouts and seams and send the plan to fabrication.
The stone is cut and polished, old counters are removed and the new granite is carried in, set, seamed and sealed.
We walk the finished counters with you, explain care, run the water test and leave the space clean.
Granite tolerates heat well, but the required clearances depend on the fireplace type. We confirm them.
Often yes, after checking the base and removing loose material.
Yes. We can fit around an existing mantle or plan a new one.
Polished stone shows reflections. Honed gives a softer, modern look.
No. A qualified gas professional handles gas connections, and we coordinate timing.
Wall Panels and CladdingBook-matched granite panels and cladding for feature walls, fireplaces, entryways and bathrooms, installed with a hidden, secure fastening…Explore 
Custom FabricationOne-of-a-kind stone projects: curved bar tops, inlays, built-in benches, sculptural pieces and unusual shapes, planned with a fabrication…Explore 
Edge ProfilesEased, bullnose, half bullnose, bevel, ogee and more: edge profiles shown on real samples so you choose the…Explore 
Window Sills and LedgesGranite sills, stools and ledges for windows, shower niches and half walls, cut precisely so they fit the…Explore Tell us about your project and we will call you back to set up a visit.
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