Custom Colonial Style Fireplace Mantel
Written by Todd Fratzel. 
Custom Colonial Style Mantel
I finally finished painting the custom colonial style mantel today and I’m very pleased with the results. As you can see the finished product looks just like the rendering I did back at the beginning of this project.
Finishing (Painting) The Mantel
I put one coat of Binz primer on and two coats of Sherwin Williams semi-gloss white paint that matches the wood work in the rest of the house. I’m sure after a few months of drying and shrinking I’ll need to put another coat of paint on. I can honestly say this mantel turned out even better than I had hoped for. The WindsorONE mouldings were really great and the quality of them was impressive. I’m sure my family will enjoy this mantel for years to come. If anyone is interested in more information or the sketches I have let me know.
Recommended Books About Mantels That I Used
Constructing a Fireplace Mantel: Step-by-Step from Plywood And Stock Moldings
Step-by-step to a Classic Fireplace Mantel
Building Fireplace Mantels: Distinctive Projects for Any Style Home
Making Mantels
Be sure to check out the related posts below for links to the articles I wrote while building the mantel. Each article contains steps in the mantel design and construction phases.
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Related posts:
- Custom Mantel – Part 2 The Design
- Custom Mantel – Part 1
- Christmas Decorations On Fireplace Mantel
- Custom Mantel – Part 3
- Custom Mantel – Part 5
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Looks very nice. Great job. When my Mom and Dad were buying the house they had a choice between a fireplace or a pool. They chose pool, so we don’t have a fireplace. Though if we did I would want mine looking like that. I guess hard work pays off.
Amazing! Not only does it look great – but it actually follows your original plan exactly. (That’s really impressive to me since I end up changing my plans 100 times throughout the process until I finally give up and wing it…) AND you got it painted WAY before the 24th! I love the look – and the proportions look just right. You should be proud!
Thanks for the compliments, we’re very happy with it and it surely finishes off our formal living room quite nicely.
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