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Fireplace Mantels & Mantel Kits
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Fireplace mantels can be made as a single piece that mounts directly above your fireplace. They can also fully enclose the perimeter of your fireplace as a complete surround. Lucky for you, we have many fireplace mantels for sale including fireplace mantel kits. You can buy mantels in every color from gray, white and black to dark cherry, honey oak and fruitwood. Most mantels are made from pine or birch woods while you can find a few made out of concrete or different types of fiberboard. If you are interested in more information for finding a mantel that suits your needs and style, see our Fireplace Mantels Buyers Guide.
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Mantels Q&A with the NFI Certified Specialists
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16 Questions &
16 Answers
John H.
from DFW asked:
August 21, 2021
Where can I buy the hood mentioned in the installation data? IAW technical data sheet it is required where there is 8 Inches clear space to the combustible mantle? Also are there multiple lengths available? I have an existing mantle screen and glass doors and it is 40 1/2 inches wide. Are the hoods IL listed?
1 Answer
You may use the Empire 28 to 48 Inch Adjustable Fireplace Hood. These items are not necessarily tested extensively to get UL listing as they are meant to redirect heat.
Submitted by:
Kelsey C.
on August 23, 2021
M.P. M.
from Ridgewood, NJ asked:
June 15, 2021
Is 28” between the bottom of a TV and the top of a gas insert fireplace sufficient to avoid damage to a TV using a real wood fireplace mantel over the fireplace?
1 Answer
The mantle clearances will be located in the installation/owners manual and are specific to each individual fireplace.
Submitted by:
Aaron D.
on June 15, 2021
Sumi R
from Florida asked:
December 1, 2020
Does the mantel function as a heat guard? Our wall above the fireplace gets hot and we are trying to add a TV above our fireplace
1 Answer
If a mantel is installed to the proper clearances around and above a fireplace, it can serve to help shield a television above it, yes. However, we would strongly recommend recessing the television into the wall.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on December 2, 2020
George B
from Croydon, NH asked:
October 2, 2020
Can I use a wooden mantel over a woodstove placed in an alcove?
1 Answer
Not over a freestanding wood stove, no. But, if you are referring to an enclosed, built-in stove, that may be possible, depending on the specific model's framing and clearance requirements, particularly the mantel clearances.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on October 2, 2020
Bruce R
from VA asked:
May 24, 2020
Where would you measure a 48" mantel? At the very top and widest or at the bottom?
1 Answer
A mantel shelf is typically sized by the full length of the shelf on top. A three-sided mantel is typically sized by the interior opening width (inside leg to inside leg).
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on May 26, 2020
Teann N.
from Dallas TX asked:
February 19, 2020
Do you have a black metal fireplace surround for a Superior DRL6500 that would work with a floating fireplace? It currently has a custom stainless steel we would like to replace.
1 Answer
While a surround matching this description is available, this fireplace has to be framed in a certain way for use with this surround. Since your fireplace is already installed with a locally-fabricated surround, the fireplace would have to be removed and re-framed to accept the surround in question.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on February 19, 2020
Mary M.
from Bethesda, MD asked:
October 31, 2019
What exactly is included in a fireplace mantel and surround kit? Is the stone include?
1 Answer
No, stone/noncombustible facing is never included with a mantel - the mantel itself consists of either just the shelf (if it is a mantel shelf) or legs, breast board and shelf (if it is a full fireplace mantel).
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on October 31, 2019
Kathleen P.
from Aurora, CO asked:
October 28, 2019
Do you make custom mantel shelves made to fit 69-5/16" at the bottom?
1 Answer
We do not offer any custom mantel shelves and do not have any mantel shelves that have a bottom measurement exactly 69 5/16" wide, but we do have non-tapered 72" wide mantel shelves.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on October 29, 2019
Kel
from Richmond, VA asked:
October 20, 2019
What would you recommend for a mantel shelf for outside?
1 Answer
For an exterior application, I recommend considering a noncombustible mantel shelf like the Pearl Mantels Zachary.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on October 21, 2019
Tom F.
from Reading, PA asked:
October 15, 2019
What hardware do I need to install a model Pearl 618 Crestwood mantel?
1 Answer
The answer to this question will depend on whether you are mounting the shelf to masonry or drywall. For further guidance, please follow this link.
Submitted by:
Will M.
on October 16, 2019
Alan
from Virginia Beach, VA asked:
October 13, 2019
I have a flag stone fireplace that has an uneven surface surrounding my fireplace insert. How hard will it be to install a full surround mantel?
1 Answer
Without a flat surface, it may indeed be challenging to install a full surround. You will likely need something custom-made on-site to accommodate your application.
Submitted by:
Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional
on October 15, 2019
K Kiernan
from bethesda MD asked:
March 12, 2018
WE are trying to place a large tv over a gas fireplace. For the fit, we may need a mantel that is not 48"high.
What is the lowest height mantel that would be appropriate with a gas fireplace?
1 Answer
The answer will vary per the mantel clearances outlined in the installation manual for your gas fireplace. Based on shelf depth (or projection), the mantel shelf may only come to a certain point above the fireplace. To answer this question, we would have to know the make and model number of your gas fireplace, but I would recommend considering a mantel shelf and not a full mantel surround with legs on either side as this option will allow you the ability to install the mantel shelf at the minimum height above the fireplace (based on shelf depth).
Submitted by:
Will M.
on March 13, 2018
Edward
from PA asked:
October 14, 2017
I have a free standing ventless propane fireplace with a mantel that has been used for many years with no issues and was serviced by a propane supplier. Last year, a noticeable amount of black residue appeared on the face of the mantle; this has been serviced again and the black residue continues to appear. What could be the cause?
1 Answer
You will want to make sure that your logs are arranged in the exact way the manufacturer recommends, as this is one of the leading causes of soot creation.
Submitted by:
Brennan W.
on October 16, 2017
John
from Bellingham, WA asked:
September 10, 2015
Your mantels show measurements for height, width and depth and I assume that the height and width are outside measurements but what does the depth refer to?
1 Answer
The depth measurement is usually referring directly to the mantel shelf. Some mantels will also show a leg depth, if the mantel uses vertical side legs.
Submitted by:
eFireplaceStore
on September 11, 2015
Steve
from Des Moines, IA asked:
February 12, 2015
What are the minimum required clearances for a wood surround and mantel applied to the brick face of a conventional masonry fireplace? Where would I find these figures including allowable projection of the legs and mantels?
1 Answer
Per the IRC, the guidelines are to have at least 6 inches of noncombustible veneer between the top and sides of the fireplace opening to the nearest combustible mantel legs or breast board. The legs do not have a projection limitation but between 6 and 12 inches above the fireplace, the breastboard can only project 3/4 of an inch. At the 12 inch mark, the mantel can project further, with no projection limitations.
Submitted by:
eFireplaceStore
on February 12, 2015
Eric
from TN asked:
January 1, 2015
Which side does the gas line need to come into on a model CFX32? Does it need to come in through the left side or right and how far up from the floor does it need to be made?
1 Answer
Per the manufacturer, the gas line is ideally routed from the left side on this unit and the knockout is approximately 3 inches from the base.
Submitted by:
eFireplaceStore
on January 2, 2015
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