Focal Point Woodthorpe Fire Surround White (2347G)

Hi Boddos, this a a little difficult to answer as each fire installation has its own characteristics such as the location of the stove, is it inset or directly under the surround and the heat outputs. As a rule we would say that they can not be used as we can not be sure of the heat output of your fireplace and distance from combustible materials etc. But if you already have a MDF surround and there is no sign of damage then you can draw your own conclusions. This is also one of the taller surrounds so the inside of the shelf is 910mm from the floor giving the largest clearance. Your fire may have an instruction manual that tells you the minimum clearance to combustible materials so this may also help you come to a decision.

Hi Pjai, the simplest answer is no, as we can not be sure of the heat output of your fireplace and distance from combustible materials etc. But if you already have a mdf surround and there is no sign of damage then you can draw your own conclusions.

Hi Charmin, yes it can be painted but it might be best to purchase the unfinished pine version of the surround.

Hello Klunk1971, I have measured the surround, if you use the internal rebates then your back panel will work with our surround. The rebates are 3 pieces of wood that allow you to use the fire surround in different situations. When you use the rebates the marble panel will be tight to the wall, when you remove a rebate this bring the back panel away from the wall creating a space between the rear of the back panel and the wall that is useful for hiding the depth of an electric fire.

Hi Cinjon2, The surround should be ok, but it is best to check the stoves instruction manual for any mention of clearances to combustible materials. Usually manufacturers of gas fires will say that you need to allow a certain distance between the top of the stove and the bottom of a shelf, you can then check there is enough space using the images on our product page, one of them shows the height of the opening 910mm. For example, if your stove is 600mm tall and needs 300mm clearance then this would be ok (opening 910mm - stove 600mm - clearance 300mm = 10mm to spare).