You received all the parts you require to completely install your fireplace mantel. All you require is a wood piece ( 2X4 ), screws and PL premium adhesive.
Chateau series- 2 legs, 1 mantel header, 3 filler panels, and the hearth.
President series- 2 legs, 1 mantel header, 3 filler panels, and the hearth.
Symphony series- 2 legs, 1 mantel header, 3 filler panels
Designer series- 2 legs, 1 mantel header, 3 filler panels
Builder series- 2 sides, 1 header
The mantel is made of natural aggregates and hand poured. The natural uneven finish of the mixture is what makes the fireplace mantel look like natural distressed solid stone. You can, if you wish, VERY lightly sand the spot to blend it a bit. We suggest you re-apply some Thompson’s water based sealer (VERY LIGHTLY) to re-seal and protect the surface. Test a discarded filler panel piece or back of mantel to get your desired effect.
Our mantels are all ivory sand color. It is the color of beach sand with a tint of beige. The mantel has a distressed finish with many holes. The holes are random throughout the mantel and vary with each mantel.
Our cast stone fireplace mantels are very resistant to physical damage. Nevertheless, careless installation or other unexpected events can happen. In such cases, use the 80-grit sandpaper to evenly smooth the surface around the scratch or chip to restore the architectural lines of the mantel and make the scratches disappear. For larger gouges, use the grout bag supplied with every mantel, to fill in any indentation; once the grout dries, it will blend in with the rest of the surrounding surface.
Filler panels are used to cover the area between the firebox opening and the surround when the desired mantel is larger than the firebox.
We include 3 filler panels with our fireplace mantels. The filler panels can be cut with an angle grinder or hand saw.
NO our extra filler panels are meant to be used ONLY when your firebox is raised from the floor. Our filler panels are too heavy and cannot be used for any other purpose.
Our mantels arrive in separate pieces with detailed pictorial instructions.
Our mantels can be installed with minimal effort by an average handy person but remember that the mantels weigh up to 600 lbs in total so more than one person is needed to install the mantel.
Your retailer’s installation department can also perform the installation or recommend an installer.
NO. Historic Brand’s fireplace mantels are for indoor use only.
Our mantels are certified as a non-combustible, and will not burn. Our mantels can be used around any open gas or wood burning fireplaces.
Yes, they go around gas, electric and wood burning fireplaces.
Yes, your electric fireplace unit must NOT extend past the mantel leg. Electric fireplace should be flush with the wall for the most impressive result.
Yes, you can replace any type of façade: wooden, marble or brick.
Yes, you may choose any commonly used materials such as granite, marble, travertine, slate, ceramic tiles etc.
We provide extra compound that you mix with colored water to fill the joint lines. Use a small trowel or your finger and insert as smoothly as possible. Very fine 80 grit sand paper can be used to touch up any overflow.
No, but we offer a wide variety of styles and sizes that should accommodate any firebox size.
Our mantels are factory sealed. No regular maintenance is required. Dust, vacuum, or use a damp cloth to clean our mantels. For smearing that cannot be removed by a damp cloth, use 80-grit sandpaper and gently sand away the stain. Our mantel is not a veneer, so the area that has been sanded will not look any different than the rest of the surrounding surface area.
Yes, you may paint our mantel, but only with non-combustible stove paints which are oil based. Any other paint will start to peel when exposed to heat.
Yes, our heaviest mantel weighs 600 lbs.
If the mantel arrives broken, please ship back broken piece and we will replace it.
Historic Mantels would be happy to show you the mantels in our showroom or send you a stone sample. Please email us at: sales@historicmantels.com to arrange a viewing time.
We provide a limited 1 year non-transferable warranty on all of our Cast Stone Mantels.