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Installation

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAST STONE Installation should be done by a Professional Mason. Individual stones are heavy and may need two or more men to lift some of the pieces. Extra caution should be taken as dropping or lifting these stones can cause personal injury or death. Please check with the packing information for stone weights. The edges are fragile, extra precaution should be taken no...

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Old World Stoneworks - Cast Stone Fireplaces

CAST STONE FIREPLACES Cast stone fireplaces are almost identical to those made from cut limestone. Cast stone is so durable that artisans have used it for centuries on the exterior of buildings. Most stone which appears to be limestone on buildings constructed around the turn of the century is probably cast stone. We make our cast stone fireplaces from a mixture of finely graded aggregates, silica...

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Sealing

Sealing Cast Stone The advantage in sealing your stone mantel is that it will be much easier to keep clean. For example should a child write on it with crayon or coffee or catsup be spilled on it, you can easily clean it off. Although we recommend a specific brand of sealer, any good quality clear stone sealer will work. We suggest a product made by Chemprobe Technologies, Inc. (800) 760-6776. It ...

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Cleaning

Cleaning Cast Stone After installing a Cast Stone mantel it should be cleaned with Muriatic Acid. This should be done after the mantels grout has had time to dry. This process is best left to the mason who is accustomed to using Muriatic Acid. Gloves should be worn as it can cause skin irritation. We recommend using two spray or mister bottles. One should be filled with water and the other filled ...

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Grouting

GENERAL GROUTING INFORMATION (If you have not received and viewed our installation video that we provide after your purchase, please call us immediately and one will be sent to you.) 800-600-8336 Normally the only stones needing a bed of grout are the hearth stones. Any regular grout mix can be used here since it is not visible. Once the hearth is level, set and dry, the entire mantel can be laid ...

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