The beauty of the fireplace is held on two pillars - the configuration of the installation and its facings. That's just the lining and called the portal for the fireplace. Finishing the fireplace can be made of stone - marble or granite. Travertine is also often used. Quite interesting is the solution from the carved wood, which is more suitable for the design of the portal of the electric fireplace. If you prefer high-tech, then your fireplace can have a metal portal. The brick is also suitable for decoration. Synthetic materials occupy not the last position among other species.
Why such a huge supply of facing materials? Since the modern interior often "allows" to mix styles, it does not forget about the classic, which is becoming increasingly popular. Today, designers are not limited to strict canons in the device of fireplaces, so they are brave in choosing ideas.
A natural stone
The portal for a fireplace made of stone can be bright. If a person wants to receive this kind of design, then there is no way to do without marble. And if you want to get a slightly darker shade, granite will help fulfill your dream. The natural stone used in the design of the portal, creates a unique pattern, the second such will not be anyone. Thank you for this mother nature. In addition to the picture, natural stone has a plus - it is not afraid of high temperatures, and therefore will last long.
The marble portal for the fireplace has an expensive look, unique design and durability. In addition, this natural material, despite its apparent hardness, is very easy to process. This stone accumulates heat, so even after the fireplace is not heated for a while, the marble gives this heat to the room.
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Fake diamond
A natural stone is expensive, and therefore not everyone can afford it. And if you want the fireplace to be stone? Artificial substitutes come to the rescue. The fireplace fireplace portal has its advantages. He has a rich textured and color palette. Yes, and do not need to tell guests that your fireplace is decorated with false material, because rarely anyone will be able to recognize it yourself.
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Portals from wood
The portal for an electric fireplace from a tree will look majestic. If you want, you can choose a strict style, or give the fireplace a pompous view, accompanied by various kinds of ornaments and carvings.
Usually, wooden portals are made from a massif of valuable species: mahogany, maple, walnut, oak. Sometimes pine and some exotic species are used.
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Polyurethane - a universal material
The fireplace portal, made of polyurethane, is sometimes difficult to distinguish from fellow faces lined with natural materials. After all, it is light in color, and therefore to give it a resemblance to a stone or a tree is simple. And the relief stucco with gold foil applied on it will make the interior royal.
Lightweight construction made of polyurethane is manufactured in the form of prefabricated structures with the necessary fasteners and in one-piece versions. And you will be able to cope with the installation yourself. At the same time, there will be something to be proud of - a fireplace made by oneself.
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Fireplace from gypsum - "live" fireplace
Gypsum is considered to be the most compliant and, at the same time, environmentally friendly material. Gypsum products are considered "alive", since they are able to absorb moisture and give it away.
Design for the portal fireplace from gypsum can come up with any. Painted stucco, you will get either marble or granite, maybe a tree - anything you prefer. And leaving your color, you will give the fireplace a lightness. Restoring gypsum stucco is easy, so do not be afraid to make portals from this material.
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