Before This Chapel Hill residence was remodeled with the intent of creating a Master Suite reminiscent of an Italian inn. Prescott Stone was consulted and then hired to replicate a rustic Italian travertine fireplace. The design required thick noce travertine with a profiled design milled into the stone.

Crate from Italy Five months later the big day arrived! The crate containing the fireplace was delivered to our shop. We choose to receive delivery here (rather than the jobsite) to give us more control over the job and a better outcome for our customers.

Crate Contents Checked The crate was immediately opened and the contents checked for accurate size and dimension as well as any damage. Thankfully, all was in order and the installation was scheduled.

Fit & Finish Checked Individual pieces were assembled in our shop to assess the fit and finish before transport to the jobsite. Often, we “fine tune” and, if necessary, modify the pieces to meet Prescott Stone’s standards.

Creation of a Form After several preliminary site visits where substrate conditions and measurements were checked and double checked, we constructed a wood form that replicated jobsite conditions.

Installation Meeting A lengthy installation meeting was held at the shop to formulate the installation plan and troubleshoot, in advance, potential problems. This proved pivotal in achieving a flawless installation that came in on schedule.

Preparation of the Hearth Substrate Preparation of the hearth was the first step in the installation process.

Stone Hearth Installed The travertine hearth was then installed. Wide grout lines were specified to reflect the style of the fireplace being replicated and to integrate with other stone in the immediate area.

Wood Form After installing the hearth, the wood form was placed so the legs and header could be installed. This can be a tricky task given the fragile nature of travertine and the weight of each piece (up to 200 pounds)!

Completed The completed project!