How to Finish Your New Fireplace Mantel or Fireplace Shelf
Our Agee Woodworks mantels are shipped primed, painted, stained or unfinished – ready to be stained or painted to match the look of your room. Below are the mantel types we offer and whether it is appropriate to paint or stain each:
| Mantel or Shelf Type |
Paint |
Stain |
| MDF |
yes |
no |
| Paintable Birch |
yes |
no |
| Stainable Birch |
yes |
yes |
| Oak |
yes |
yes |
Learn more about the materials we use for our mantels.
How to Paint a Mantel (for any of our mantels and shelves):
- Choose a high quality semi gloss (recommended) paint color of your choice. Any paint that is used in painting inside house trim is suitable.
- Have a few different brush sizes available, particularly if your mantel or shelf has dentil molding.
- Once you have followed the instructions on how to install your mantel or shelf, you can begin painting.
- Although priming your mantel or shelf is recommend, you do not have to. You can simply apply two to three coats of paint.
How to Stain a Mantel (for our Stainable Birch and Oak mantels and shelves):
- Choose a stain color of your choice.
- Once you have followed the instructions on how to install your mantel or shelf, you can begin.
- Apply the stain according to the manufacturer's directions. It is advisable to test an area to ensure the color is what you want to achieve.
- If applying more than one coat of stain, be sure to let dry before adding the next coat. If sanding is needed, use a fine (220) grit.
- Once your stain is dry, apply one or two coats of polyurethane (satin or semi-gloss is recommended) or tung oil to protect your finish.
All stainable mantels and shelves can be finished with clear polyurethane, which brings out the natural color of the wood. The Brookfield mantel and the Bentley shelf are both examples of this application where no stain was used during the finishing process.
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