The Aztec Bolection 52″ Bianca Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround – Honed is a refined natural marble mantel combining a clean architectural profile with the distinctive soft-grey veining of Italian Bianca Carrara marble.
Its understated bolection design makes it particularly versatile. The surround has enough depth and definition to create a strong architectural frame around the fireplace, while remaining simple enough to work comfortably in both traditional and contemporary interiors.
Bianca Carrara has been quarried in the Carrara region of Italy for centuries and is recognised for its pale white-to-grey background with naturally occurring grey veins, mineral markings and tonal variation. Because this is a genuine natural stone, every Aztec Bolection surround is individual, with its own pattern of veining and colour.
This version has a honed finish, giving the marble a smooth, matt surface rather than the reflective appearance of polished stone. The softer finish works particularly well with the restrained bolection profile and gives the fireplace an elegant, understated character.
The standard surround measures 1320mm / 52″ across the mantel, with an overall height of 1115mm / 44″. The internal fireplace opening is approximately 910mm wide x 910mm high / 36″ x 36″, providing balanced proportions suitable for coordinating with a wide range of compatible fireplace chambers, slip sets, inserts and fire arrangements.
A 25mm / 1″ rebate is incorporated into the surround, while the legs have a depth of approximately 120mm / 4¾″. These measurements should be considered when planning the chamber, slips and appliance behind the mantel.
Natural Carrara marble may contain veins, mineral deposits, small inclusions and areas of brecciation. Where appropriate during manufacture, inclusions may be stopped and filled to complement the surrounding stone and finish. These are natural characteristics rather than faults and contribute to the individuality of each fireplace.
Customers can request photographs of the actual surrounds currently available before ordering, making it possible to select a piece based on preferred veining and overall marble character.
With its clean proportions, genuine Italian marble and subtle honed finish, the Aztec Bolection Bianca Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround is an excellent choice for interiors where the quality and natural beauty of the stone are intended to remain the focus.
Key Features
- 52″ bolection fireplace surround
- Premium Bianca Carrara marble
- Natural Italian stone
- Smooth honed matt finish
- Pale white and grey colouring
- Naturally occurring grey veining
- Every surround is unique
- Clean architectural bolection profile
- 1320mm overall mantel width
- 1115mm overall height
- 910mm x 910mm internal opening
- 25mm internal rebate
- 120mm leg depth
- Suitable for traditional interiors
- Suitable for contemporary interiors
- Made-to-measure options available
- Actual stock photographs available on request
Expert Insight
The honed Carrara finish is particularly effective on a bolection surround because it keeps the overall appearance understated while allowing the marble’s natural veining to remain clearly visible. Compared with a polished surface, the matt finish produces less reflection and gives the stone a softer architectural character.
Suitability
The Aztec Bolection 52″ Bianca Carrara Marble Fireplace Surround – Honed is well suited to period properties, contemporary homes, formal living rooms and design-led interiors. Its simple profile can be coordinated with suitable open fires, gas fires, electric fires and stove arrangements, subject to the individual appliance and installation requirements.
Installation / Technical Notes
Standard dimensions:
- Product: Aztec Bolection
- Material: Bianca Carrara Marble
- Finish: Honed / smooth matt
- Overall shelf / mantel: 1320mm x 50mm / 52″ x 2¼″
- Overall height: 1115mm / 44″
- Internal opening: 910mm W x 910mm H / 36″ x 36″
- Width across legs: 1320mm / 52″
- Leg depth: 120mm / 4¾″
- Rebate: 25mm / 1″
- Hearth: Not included / no specified standard hearth
Bianca Carrara is a natural material, so veining, shade, mineral markings and pattern will vary from one surround to another. Where appearance is particularly important, photographs of available stock should be requested before purchase.
Final opening dimensions, hearth requirements, slip-set dimensions, rebate requirements and compatibility with the chosen fire or stove should be confirmed before installation.
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