Answer: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround, because it is very durable, attractive and non-flammable.

Installing a concrete fireplace surround is not usually a do-it-yourself job, but if you design a simple one, you can give it a try.(holub3dmax / Getty Images/iStockphoto) A: A concrete surround ...

Dear Gary: A concrete surround can be installed on any fireplace. Concrete is one of the best materials to use for a fireplace surround. It is very durable, attractive and nonflammable. The design ...

Measure the area for the surround and the fireplace dimensions. Determine the exact top of the fireplace, because you’ll be setting a support slab across both sides of the surround to complete it.

The general appearance of a fireplace surround should typically stand out from the rest of the room, becoming a focal point of the design, while enhancing the surrounding aesthetic.