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Another beautiful faux stone fireplace.

Posted on May 14, 2012

Another example of how beautiful a room can be with the addition of faux stone in a room but specifically on a fireplace.

As seen in these photos, nothing can add that natural and charming look like faux stone can.

Faux Stone Fireplace

It can be very challenging to a blend a new element into a project without making it look out of place. This can happen when the texture of a stone doesn't match the decor. For example of a home has a more traditional style, the use of a gray slate elements will probably not blend in. If a modern contemporary environment maybe it may not be appropriate to use a faux stone like river rock - which it looks beautiful in other settings.

Faux Stone Fireplace

One great thing about Antico Elements is the ability to choose from a large variety of faux stone styles and colors. There is a panel for every project and style.

Whether you are looking to create a warm traditional room or a more modern and cool space, you can easily find a panel that fits your needs.

Dont' forget to visit our Fireplace blog page:
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Fake Rock Wall Panels For Stone Fireplace

Posted on May 1, 2012

For many of us the word fake is usually associated with something negative, of lesser quality. Although this may be true in some cases, when it comes to faux stone things are quite different.

Whether you are a builder or contractor looking to reface a wall with cladding materials or a homeowner trying to create a fireplace design, most likely you will not entertain the possibility of using artificial stone because of the negative perception of those terms.

Faux StoneFake Rock

As we can see, some faux stone, also called Fake Rock Wall panels, are quite stunning. They reproduce every small detail of the original stone while adding quite a few benefits. When creating a stone fireplace with faux rock wall panels there are a few things any contractor or homeowner can avoid, resulting in substantial savings. For once, when using fake rock products the weight of each stone is greatly reduced therefore there is no need to worry about supporting the floor with additional beams.
When using real rocks it becomes a arduous process to find each stone to fit, to create a harmonious look. When using faux rock panels for fireplaces we can see how the panels interlock with each other, creating a seamless look and without having to worry about the configuration.

Another great benefit is that anyone can create a faux rock wall look without having to learn how to cut stone or investing in expensive masonry tools.

In the project above, the homeowner was very thrilled with the product. One of is comment was: "I will never go back to regular stone".

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Fireplace Stone Installation Made Easy.

Posted on April 23, 2012

If there is one thing that makes any home a much cozier place, that is definitely a stone fireplace. Any fireplace design that remains imprinted in people's mind has some form of stone on it. We all know, though, how expensive it is to install real stone on a fireplace. This is why we really appreciate the beauty, ease of use and affordble pricing of fireplace faux stone.
Faux stone panels make any home improvement project a simple task with the look of natural stones and the ease of simple installations. The light weight of the faux stone panels make it easier than ever to improve a room  or space with very little to no extra tools needs. Installation on a fireplace can be done by the homeowner or your local handyman or neighborhood carpenter without the high costs associated with labor. The panels are made of 100% polyurethane material which make them strong and durable yet light in weight and easy to put up in hard to reach locations.

         

It is now easier than ever to complete those home improvement projects that seemed so far out of reach. The natural stone look is now available at less than half the cost of labor and products through faux stone panels. There are a variety of patterns and designs to choose from. Projects that once were estimated at long hours of labor can now completed in no time. Just like many before you, your stone fireplace will improve the look of your family room in no time. Take a look at our testimonials page for some examples.

 

Stone Fireplace Designs And Remodel

Posted on January 19, 2010

 

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Need Fireplace Ideas?

- Let us show you what you can create with our faux stone panels -

Whether you are planning to build a fireplace, go for a fireplace makeover of an existing one this page can help you plan the most important aspects; the look and savings!

Remember, we always have products on sale. Check out our SPECIALS

We offer refundable samples (with rebate) so that you can have something in your hands before purchasing our panels. The cost of the samples ordered will be subtracted from you next purchase and you will have a piece of mind before purchasing the full panels:

Click here to view our Refundable Samples (with rebate)

Many of our customers have opted for our Faux Stone Panels, Dry Stack and Rock Panels to avoid expensive masonry work and time consuming installations. Our Faux Stone Panels, River Rock and Fieldstone Panels are easy to install and can be used over existing surfaces like old bricks, wood, wall framing and are designed for interior and exterior uses.  Take a look at some examples below. You'll appreciate the many advantages associated with our products. Finally, a faux fireplace is now very easy to create. Take a look at our Installation Page for fireplaces.

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Our Alpi Stone Panels

Sand Color Alpi

Alpi Sand

Alpi Sand

Gray Color Alpi

Alpi Gray

Click here to view our Alpi Panels and prices

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Our Comiso Stone Panels

Sand Color Comiso

Comiso Sand

Gray Color Comiso

Comiso Gray

Faux Panels - Faux Stone Fireplace
And another beautiful example of the Comiso Stone:
Faux Panels - Faux Stone Fireplace

Click here to view our Comiso Panels and prices

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Our Romana Stone Panels

Sand Color Romana

Romana Sand

Gray Color Romana

Romana Gray

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Most of us at some point had to deal with the stress and frustration of purchasing expensive materials, hiring expensive contractors and have little control over the process and the results of a remodeling project. Now there's an easy way to do it that saves you time and money. No need for costly Cultured Stone and heavy Stacked stone.

Weather you're interested in a complete Fireplace Remodel or Fireplace Reface or a new Fireplace - Indoor or Outdoor Fireplace and Brick Fireplace, look below for more ideas and accessories to crate a great looking Faux Stone Fireplace using Antico Elements' products :

Our Castello Stone Panels

Sand Color Castello

Castello Stone Sand

Gray Color Castello

Castello Stone Gray

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We also have many accessories to add a more refined look to your project:

Accessories

Many molding to create Fireplace Mantels and Surrounds

Surrounds

Mantels and Lion's Legs

Surrounds

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You can view and purchase all of our products using the very secure shopping cart. We provide excellent customer service and support via Live Help, email or telephone. Please visit our Blog to read more about the many benefits of our our products and our company:

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Refundable Samples


Our Coral Stone and Travertine Panels

Example One
Coral Stone

Example Two
Coral Stone

Example Three
Coral Stone

Example Four
Coral Stone

Example Five

Click here to view our Coral Stone and Travertine Panels and prices

One thing to note is that these products are made of high-density Polyurethane, which is a resin. We strongly suggest taking into consideration the heat emanating from a fireplace or stove. If you are not comfortable with having hardwood at that distance, maybe you need a larger clearance between our panels and the heat source. Although our products can be ordered in fire-rated, this option doesn't make them completely heat-resistant or fire-proof. The best thing to do is order a sample and run a test.

Why Use Our Products

Posted on October 15, 2009

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Why Use Rock Or Faux Stone Panels?

( Save money, easy to install, looks great )

Most of us at some point had to deal with the stress and frustration of purchasing expensive materials, hiring expensive contractors and have little control over the process and the results of a remodeling or a home & garden project. Imagine if you had in your had a product lika a Stone Panel, an affordable product with the support and advice of knowledgeable experts and do the work yourself? What if you then had fun doing it and be so proud of it that you started sending the photos of the finished work to your family and friends? It’s not just a concept, it very possible with our faux stone panels. All you need are some basic carpenter’s tools and to browse through a few pages in our catalog at AnticoElements.com

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Faux Brick Panels

Faux Brick Panels

 

Alpi Stone Panels

Alpi Stone Panels - Sand

What are some of the many benefits of our products?

Made in USA. Although some of our designs are inspired by the beautiful and classical styles from around the world, we understand today’s importance in employing American work force. That’s why we proudly make our products in the US!

The Look. Purchasing imitation Stones Panels, Dry Stack and, River Rock Panels sometimes means getting a lesser product that looks fake. Sometime so, sometime quite the opposite. Our products are molded from actual rocks, stone, bricks, coral stone and travertine. The products coming out of  the molds reproduce every single detail, of the stone and even the grouting. Most people don’t believe they aren’t real rocks, stones and wood until they tap on them. The tapping or knocking is usually followed by a “oh, wow!”. The colors are applied by hand to further increase the realistic look and avoid pattern repetition when putting panels next to each other. Many competitor’s products are sprayed with one color and simply sponged off.  Not ours! We carefully apply different colors, one by one.

Fireplace design

Fireplace design - Alpi Sand

Cost Saving. Why pay more for a hand-made stone materials and labor involved in long installation when you can pay less for another quality product? This building material is made of high quality, high-density polyurethane and it is available at a fraction of the cost of other materials and other vendors. You can let people admire your work without having to tell them how much you have saved. We provide an additional saving by removing middle men and passing the savings to the customer.  Compare our photos and samples with those from other companies to realize that our prices are lower and our quality superior. Don’t forget, we always have products on sale.

Faux Stone Panels Skirting

Romana Stone panels for skirting - Sand

Applications. Our products are designed to withstand outdoor stress tests yet they are beautiful enough to be used as interior decoration. The latest trend designs are going toward natural look stones. They can be used in: Inside and outside homes of all sizes and styles, In restaurants, Bars, Boutiques, Offices, Bathrooms, Kitchens, Living rooms Below siding, Landscaping, Pool and spa surrounds. Stone Fireplaces and many other areas.

Alpi Stone Wall Panels

New Alpi Almond Color Stone Wall

Our panels can be installed over most preexisting surfaces. What do you do if you are a home-owner and are not interested in buying a new home yet you like the look of the natural stone elements? Well, give the front of your home a facelift. Perfect for both residential and commercial applications, imitation or faux stone panels allow you to combine very affordable alternatives and style. Choose from the different styles and colors to pick the one most suitable for your project.

Alpi Faux Stone Siding Panels For exterior

Alpi Faux Stone Siding Panels For exterior

Stone panels create an everlasting yet modern ambiance and is a perfect architectural and landscaping stone wall material. These materials bridge the gap between exterior and interior areas. You can now recreate an exterior look in an inside space with very little effort.

Stone wall panels in charcoal color

Store Front Alpi Stone - Charcoal

Interlocking feature. Antico ElementsStone Panels are designed to interlock on all sides to create a seamless look. They use a system similar to tongue and groove to virtually remove the seam lines you easily notice in other competitor's products. We have spent vast resources to create a system that provides a great look, prevents water from sliding behind the panels and improve the insulation factor.

Interlocking Panels

Interlocking stone panels

Seamless look

Seamless look

Practical and lightweight. Have you ever seen someone install rocks and stone or have you done it yourself? You know how long it takes to lay one stone at a time. Now you can install 8-18 square feet of rocks and stone in one step utilizing our stone panels

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Fireplace Stone design

Interior Faux Stone design - Alpi Almond

Simple installation. Anyone can install our products. You don’t need to purchase expensive diamond blades or wet saws, mix mortar and learn to lay bricks before you have the power to fully manage your project. All you need are basic carpenter tools, adhesive and the desire to create something beautiful on your own. We provide detailed instruction and in case you need it, great customer support.

Chimney

Comiso Stone Gray Used On Chimeny - Outdoor

Flexible. Unlike other manufacturers our panels are not rigid. They can be installed on a bumpy and curved surface without the need to cut single stones in small pieces and compromise the look.

Stone Siding

Stone Siding - Alpi Gray

Fire rated. Although resistible to high temperatures, all our products are also available in fire rated material for only 10% more.

Interior Stone Use

Interior Stone Use - Alpi Gray

Easy to maintain and durable. Contrary to other “natural products” our panels and accessories are constructed with closed-cell polyurethane particles which means that they will not absorb water and there will be no mold or rutting. They can easily be cleaned and washed. They also will not crack and the finish will barely fade in time. They are so durable and impact resistant that you can even drive a car on it without damage.

Fireplace Design

Fireplace design - Coral Stone - Natral

Benefits of accessories. Although our panels can be cut, mitered and sanded to meet around corners, we offer an easier and cleaner solution. We provide matching accessories like: Inside Corners, Outside Corners, Ledges and Sills. We also have:

Faux Stone Post Wraps and Column Sleeves

Faux Stone Post Wraps

Faux Stone Post Wraps - Sand

And: Travertine and Coral Stone Columns Planters, Caps, Trim, Moldings, Wall caps, Keystones, Corbels and Brackets, Medallions, and Surrounds Many architectural elements. Panels for Chimneys.

Outdoor Stone Veneer

Outdoor Stone veneer - Alpi Gray

For details on all our products please visit our online catalog at www.AnticoElements.com