Description
Download free with stone tile surround DXF template, 60x20. Stone fireplace hearth slab for fabrication.
Dimensions
- Overall Width
- 60"
- Overall Depth
- 20"
Specifications
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Create cohesive large-scale fireplace installations with this hearth template designed for tile surround coordination in medium to wide fireplace applications. The generous 60x20 inch dimensions accommodate expanded fireplace openings while the design facilitates seamless integration with tile surrounds creating unified architectural compositions. This professional DXF template provides comprehensive fabrication specifications for stone craftsmen working with granite, marble, quartz, and premium materials on projects combining slab hearths with tile fireplace surrounds in great rooms and luxury homes. This template addresses the design coordination between substantial slab hearths and tile surrounds in larger fireplace installations where scale and proportions require careful material relationships. The expanded 60-inch width provides visual presence appropriate to wider tile surround compositions, ensuring the hearth reads as intentional design partner rather than undersized afterthought. Design provisions accommodate tile transition details across the extended dimensions, supporting various installation approaches from tile-first to hearth-first sequencing. Engineered for professional fabricators executing comprehensive fireplace projects, this template includes detailed cutting paths, edge specifications, and dimensional information for hearths that coordinate with expansive tile surround work. The design facilitates collaboration between stone fabrication shops and tile installation teams, ensuring proper material coordination and installation sequencing. Compatible with all industry-standard CAD software and CNC systems, this template supports production of hearths that integrate seamlessly with tile surrounds, creating polished unified fireplace installations at architectural scale.
Installation Overview
Installation of 60x20 hearths designed for tile surround integration requires detailed coordination between stone and tile installation teams, with planning beginning early in the fireplace design process. The wider hearth dimensions demand careful consideration of installation sequencing, tile layout relationships, and material transition details. Common approach for large hearths: establish tile surround first creating framework within which hearth fits precisely. Alternative approach: install hearth establishing baseline from which tile work radiates. Template accommodates both sequences through thoughtful dimensional relationships. Position the hearth maintaining all code-required clearances while considering visual relationships with surrounding tile work. The 60-inch width creates substantial visual presence requiring proportional tile surround scale. Edge relationships between hearth and tile require careful execution - options include precise butted joints, reveals emphasizing material transitions, or overlapping configurations where tile caps hearth edges. Secure the hearth using appropriate adhesive for substrate conditions and stone weight. The 60x20 footprint distributes weight over substantial area but still requires adequate substrate support. Grout joints between hearth and tile demand careful material selection and color coordination. Seal both hearth surface and grout joints comprehensively to protect from fireplace heat, ash, and moisture exposure.
CNC Cutting Notes
CNC fabrication of 60-inch hearths for tile surround integration emphasizes dimensional precision across the extended width ensuring proper coordination with tile layouts. Begin with precise exterior perimeter cutting - the 60x20 dimensions should account for tile module dimensions, grout joint widths, and installation sequence requirements. Verify hearth width coordinates with tile layout plans, ideally aligning with tile modules or creating intentional relationships minimizing awkward tile cuts. Edge profiling depends on the planned tile relationship - straight edges for direct butting, beveled edges for reveals, or specialized profiles for overlapping configurations. The extended 60-inch perimeter requires consistent edge quality as any variation becomes visible across the length. If the design includes edge details, reveals, or features coordinating with specific tile treatments, fabricate these elements with precision. Material handling for 60-inch hearths requires appropriate support during fabrication preventing flexing that could affect dimensional accuracy. Pre-drill mounting or lifting holes if specified, accounting for tile substrate thickness in anchor specifications. Coordinate fabrication timing with overall project schedule ensuring hearth availability aligns with tile installation sequencing. Verify all dimensions against tile shop drawings or layout plans before cutting.
Material Compatibility
Select hearth materials that coordinate aesthetically and practically with tile surround selections in large-scale fireplace compositions. Granite provides extensive color range for matching or deliberate contrasting with tile work. Marble creates elegant material harmony when paired with marble or high-end ceramic tile. Engineered quartz offers contemporary aesthetics and consistent appearance pairing well with modern tile selections. Quartzite provides dramatic natural patterns coordinating with natural stone tile. Consider visual relationships at expanded 60-inch scale - material choices create different impacts than in smaller hearths. Matching materials create unified monumental compositions while contrasting materials establish the hearth as distinct architectural element. Material thickness affects tile edge treatments - standard 2cm or 3cm hearth thickness requires appropriate schluter profiles, reveals, or edge details coordinating with tile installation. Coordinate material selections early ensuring hearth and tile work together proportionally and aesthetically. The 60-inch width supports dramatic stone patterns like bookmatching or bold veining that can dialogue with tile surround patterns.
Where to Buy
Source hearth materials through stone suppliers while maintaining coordination with tile selections from tile distributors or comprehensive design centers. Suppliers offering both stone slabs and tile products simplify material coordination for large-scale fireplace projects. National distributors like MSI, Bedrosians, and Daltile maintain extensive inventories enabling comparative evaluation of material pairings. Regional stone yards and tile design showrooms provide personalized consultation for coordinating materials at appropriate scale for 60-inch hearths and proportional tile surrounds. For projects requiring precise aesthetic coordination, request full-size samples of both materials for evaluation in actual project lighting and spatial context. Many high-end design centers maintain comprehensive material libraries including premium stone and tile options curated for design coordination. When purchasing materials, coordinate quantities and delivery timing ensuring both hearth stone and tile arrive as needed for the installation schedule. Some projects benefit from purchasing extra materials to allow field adjustments if installation reveals unexpected coordination needs.