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Frequently Asked Questions:

What parts do I get with my mantel?

You received all the parts you require to completely install your mantel—all you require is a

wood piece ( 2X4 ), screws and PL premium adhesive.

The pieces you will receive with each series:

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

I opened the box and I see some light and dark parts on my mantle. What

is this?

The mantel is made of natural aggregates and hand poured. The natural uneven finish of

the mixture is what makes the 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.

What colors and textures are Historic Mantels available in?

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.

What happens if the mantel is scratched or chipped?

Our cast stone 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

Summary of content (4 pages)

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HISTORIC MANTELS LIMITED Frequently Asked Questions: What parts do I get with my mantel? You received all the parts you require to completely install your mantel—all you require is a wood piece ( 2X4 ), screws and PL premium adhesive. The pieces you will receive with each series: 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.
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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. Why do I need filler panels? Filler panels are used to cover the area between the firebox opening and the surround when the desired mantel is larger than the firebox. Can I cut the filler panels on site? We include 3 filler panels with our mantels. The filler panels can be cut with an angle grinder or hand saw.
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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. I have a wooden mantel, could it be removed and replaced? Yes, you can replace any type of façade: wooden, marble or brick. Can I use other materials to fill in the opening around my fireplace to give it a clean face look? Yes, you may choose any commonly used materials such as granite, marble, travertine, slate, ceramic tiles etc.
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If the mantel arrives broken, please ship back broken piece and we will replace it. If I want to see the actual mantel before I purchase, how do I do that? 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. What kind of warranty is offered on Historic Mantels Limited Products? We provide a limited 1 year non-transferable warranty on all of our Cast Stone Mantels.