The big reveal the mantle looks amazing and fits in perfectly with our home decor now.
Best finish for fireplace mantel.
Finishing the mantle with an oil and varnish mix followed by an oil and beeswax mix.
Make sure you allow each separate coat to dry completely before adding another one.
The semi gloss finish is the perfect finish for the mantle and i love that i can just wipe it clean if anything gets on it.
A wood mantel shelf is ideal to cap your fireplace mantel adorning it with a decorative fixture as well as providing a practical space for candelabras books photographs or other keepsakes.
If your mantel already has dirt and soot on it that can t be cleaned off first use a primer paint to.
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In most cases hardwood is the best type of wood to use for mantels above fireplaces.
If you want to keep the exact look and tone of your pine just as it is now then a water based polyurethane in a matte finish will achieve this in just a few hours.
A surrounding wooden mantel defines the fireplace s character and charm extending an invitation to gather around.
Varathane has a fast drying matte finish polyurethane that dries crystal clear and protects the wood from absorbing any unwanted dirt or stains.
Your mantel is not ready to start refinishing or repainting it.
A fireplace makes an impressive focal point in any room.
Use several coats to provide even coverage.
Because of its hardness it s durable and lasts for years while maintaining the appearance of newness.
Opt for an acrylic finish for fireplace mantels as it is nonflammable and easier to work with.
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