# How to Cut Eldorado Stone Around a Mantel
Eldorado Stone is a brand of stone veneer used on a variety of surfaces. Eldorado Stone is lighter and less expensive than natural stone. Its ease of use makes the stone ideal for fireplace and mantel surrounds. To install the stone around your mantel, you will need to cut the stone. Once the stone is cut, it can be installed to fit snugly around your mantel.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Eldorado Stone
- Grease pencil
- Straight edge
- Handheld diamond blade saw
- Mason nippers
Instructions
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Measure the length of the mantel starting at the last stone piece installed. Determine how long the cut needs to be in order to fit snugly around the mantel.
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Measure up from the last stone piece installed to determine how high on the stone you will need to make the cut. Transfer all of the measurements to the stone with a grease pencil and a straight edge.
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Use a diamond blade saw to cut through the stone at the measurements you marked. Use mason nippers to cut the stone if the cut is too small for the blade.
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Install the stone according to manufacturer’s directions.
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