WHY PORCELAIN SLABS
Why choose porcelain slabs for a fireplace
A fireplace wall is the focal point of the room. Porcelain slabs cover it in a few large pieces, so the veining reads as one continuous surface instead of a grid of tiles.
Made for the fireplace wall
Porcelain is fired at very high temperatures and does not burn. We install it to the clearances your fireplace or insert manufacturer specifies.
Few seams, floor to ceiling
Slabs up to 126″ × 63″ cover most fireplace walls in a few pieces, with the seams planned around the firebox.
The marble look
Calacatta, Taj Mahal and Macchia Vecchia looks without the etching and staining of real marble.
Room for the TV and mantel
We plan the slab layout, seams and cutouts around TVs, wiring and mantels before anything is cut.
WHAT WE BUILD
Fireplace designs we fabricate and install
Full-height feature walls
Floor-to-ceiling slabs that turn the fireplace wall into the centerpiece of the room.
Linear and built-in fireplaces
Clean porcelain surrounds for linear, electric and built-in gas units.
Two-sided and see-through
Freestanding fireplace walls finished in porcelain on both sides.
Book-matched fireplace walls
Mirrored slabs centered on the firebox for a symmetrical, high-impact look.
GALLERY
Our fireplace work
HOW IT WORKS
From slab to finished fireplace
Visit the showroom
See full slabs and choose your color and finish.
Plan the layout
We confirm the wall size, firebox opening, mantel, TV position and vein layout with you.
Template on site
We measure the fireplace wall once it is framed and prepared.
Fabricate
Panels, cutouts and edges are cut and finished in our shop.
Install
Installation usually takes place about a week after templating.
FOR DESIGNERS & BUILDERS
Specifications at a glance
| Slab size | Up to 126″ × 63″ |
|---|---|
| In-stock designs | 17, including Calacatta, Statuarietto, Macchia Vecchia and Nero Marquina looks |
| Vein options | Vein flow, vein match or book match (not every color offers every option) |
| Applications | Fireplace surrounds, full-height feature walls, hearths and TV walls |
| Service | Templating, fabrication and installation by Porcelain Plus |
| Warranty | 1-year installation warranty |
FOR DESIGNERS, BUILDERS & DEALERS
Specifying slab fireplaces for your clients
We partner with interior designers, kitchen and bath dealers, builders and architects. Bring clients to see full slabs, specify from in-stock material, and leave fabrication and installation to us. Partner pricing is available for trade accounts.
Where we install fireplace surrounds
Across Greater Boston, southern New Hampshire and the Maine coast, including Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Dover, Needham, Sudbury, Lexington, Concord, Winchester, Bedford, NH, Portsmouth, NH.
VISIT THE SHOWROOM
See full slabs before you choose — 30 minutes from Boston
Walk through full-size slabs and book-matched displays from our in-stock collection of 18 designs. Visits are easiest by appointment.
Monday–Friday 9am–5pm
Saturday by appointment only
About 30 minutes from Boston via I-93 and Route 3. Free parking.
(978) 219-0040
Frequently asked questions
Can porcelain be used around a fireplace?
Yes. Porcelain is fired at very high temperatures and does not burn. We install it to the clearances your fireplace or insert manufacturer specifies.
Can you mount a TV on a porcelain fireplace wall?
Yes. Tell us the TV size and where the wiring runs before templating, and we plan the seams and cutouts around it.
How many seams will my fireplace wall have?
It depends on the height and width of the wall. We show you the seam and vein layout before cutting.
Can porcelain go over an existing brick or stone fireplace?
Sometimes. It depends on the condition and flatness of the surface. We check when we template and tell you if anything needs to be removed or prepared first.
Do porcelain fireplace surrounds need sealing?
No. Porcelain is non-porous, so there is no sealer to apply or maintain.
How long does installation take?
Installation usually takes place about a week after templating.