The Fireplaces Are Us wooden fireplace surrounds and mantels are created from either natural oak and pine, or covered with a wood veneer, or paint effect. Our traditional wood fire surrounds feature natural variations in knot formation making each solid wood fireplace unique. Solid oak surrounds and solid pine fireplace surrounds are usually supplied with a waxed finish. The veneer and painted surrounds provide a uniform appearance for contemporary rooms, but are unsuitable for use with solid fuel fires.