Why choose a natural stone surround facing kit over 12 x 12 tile?
12×12 tiles are cheaper than natural stone slab surround kits, but tile workmanship is often uneven, joints are numerous, unpolished edges show around the face of the fireplace and installation time is much longer and more difficult. In most cases, homeowners will choose the slab facing. It adds value and salability to the home. That’s why homeowners never want granite tiles on their kitchen countertops – because of excessive maintenance with grout joints and lack of continuity in veining. Slab Fireplace Surround Facing Kits are a few dollars more but well worth the investment.
