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title: Fire Pit Ideas, Fire Glass and Rings | Mid Valley Rock
url: https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/fire-pits/
business: Mid Valley Rock
phone: (916) 363-4239
address: 5300 Excelsior Road, Sacramento, CA 95827
hours: Mon-Fri 7:00-4:00, Sat 7:30-3:00, Sun closed
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# Fire Pit Ideas

A backyard fire pit usually combines a stainless steel fire ring, a stone or block surround, and seating around it.

Gas fire pits are often topped with fire pit glass, which we stock in seven colors or color mixes.

A round stacked-stone fire pit

A fire pit gives people a reason to stay outside after the sun goes down. In Sacramento, where evenings cool off after hot days, it gets use for much of the year. A good fire pit is safe, sized right for the space, and looks like part of the landscape. This guide covers fire pit ideas, glass and stone choices, planning basics, and what to bring when you visit.

## Fire pit design ideas

Place the fire pit where people already gather, but away from the house, overhangs and trees. A round pit feels casual. A square or long pit suits a modern patio.

- A stone ring around a stainless steel fire ring
- A gas fire pit topped with colored fire pit glass
- A curved stone seat wall around the fire
- A flagstone patio or gravel pad under the seating area

## Which stone works and why

We sell stainless steel [fire rings](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/fire-rings/) for outdoor use in sizes from 12 to 36 inches across. Fire pit glass comes in 50 pound bags. The seven stocked colors or mixes are Blue, Caribbean Mix, Crystal Amber, Crystal Clear, Crystal Turquoise, River Mix and Sunshine Mix, and many other colors can be custom ordered. See [fire pit glass](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/fire-glass/).

For the surround and the patio, dense stones like Storm Mountain and Mt. Moriah quartzite are popular. Bluestone Rustic Rock has irregular edges that suit a rustic look. Tell staff the stone will sit near heat so they can suggest a suitable choice. Call to check what is in the yard today.

A stone fire pit and outdoor kitchen

## Planning and installing basics

Check the rules for fire pits where you live before you build. Pick the ring size first, then build the surround to fit it. Block such as Terrace or Estate can form the core, faced with natural stone and mortar. Leave room for chairs, usually a few feet of clear space all around.

A flagstone patio or a [gravel](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/gravel/) pad around the pit gives a firm, non-flammable surface.

Plan how smoke will drift on a typical evening breeze, and keep the pit a safe distance from fences, plants and furniture. A gas pit needs a gas line run by a qualified installer. A wood-burning pit needs room for ash to be cleaned out.

## What to bring when you visit

Bring the size of the area, a photo of the yard, and whether the fire pit is gas or wood-burning. Note the ring size you want. Staff can help you choose a ring, glass color, stone and the block, mortar and tools to build it.

### Visit or call

- **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
- **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
- **Sunday:** Closed

5300 Excelsior Road Sacramento, CA 95827

Arrive 45 minutes before closing so we have time to help.

[(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239)

### Keep reading

- [Fire pit glass & rings](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/fire-glass/)
- [Stone walls](https://midvalleyrock.com/ideas/stone-wall/)
- [Supplies](https://midvalleyrock.com/supplies/)

## Stones that work well

- [Fire Rings Fire pit glass](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/fire-rings/)
- [Crystal Amber Fire pit glass](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/crystal-amber/)
- [Crystal Clear Fire pit glass](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/crystal-clear/)
- [Crystal Turquoise Fire pit glass](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/crystal-turquoise/)
- [Storm Mountain Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/storm-mountain/)
- [Mt. Moriah Flagstone / Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/mt-moriah/)
- [Bluestone: Rustic Rock Tumbled flagstone](https://midvalleyrock.com/stone/bluestone-rustic-rock/)

## Questions we hear a lot

Still unsure? Call the yard at [(916) 363-4239](tel:+19163634239). We are happy to talk it through.

### What sizes of fire rings do you carry?

Our stainless steel fire rings come in 12, 18, 22, 24, 30 and 36 inch diameters, for outdoor use only. Call to check what is on hand.

### What colors of fire pit glass do you stock?

Seven colors or mixes: Blue, Caribbean Mix, Crystal Amber, Crystal Clear, Crystal Turquoise, River Mix and Sunshine Mix. Other colors can be custom ordered.

### What stone should go around a fire pit?

Dense stone is a common choice. Tell staff the stone will be near heat and they will suggest options.

## Come see the stone in person

Walk the yard with us, bring your measurements and a photo of your house, and we will help you pick stone that fits the project and the budget.

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- **Monday - Friday:** 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
- **Saturday:** 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
- **Sunday:** Closed