Owner Manual

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.
How do I properly fill the joint lines in the mantel?
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.
Do you make custom size mantels?
No, but we offer a wide variety of styles and sizes that should accommodate any firebox
size.
What should I use to clean and maintain my Historic mantel?
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.
Can I paint my Historic mantel?
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.
Can I put a Historic Mantel on a 2
nd
or 3
rd
floor without reinforcing the
floor?
Yes, our heaviest mantel weighs 600 lbs.
If a mantel leg or header breaks, what do we do?