For fire surrounds, Authentic Stone can provide an elegant and sophisticated alternative. Authentic Stone, an extremely durable, hardwearing, and heat resistant material, may complement the fireplace in a clean, contemporary style, or equally well, work well within a more historic architectural environment. Granite, with its distinct and distinguishing marks, is a popular choice of stone for fireplace surrounds. Choosing the perfect stone is frequently a matter of personal preference, as well as creating a feature or a seamless movement throughout the home, combining the stone in the fireplace surround with other components in the house such as benchtops.