It's the first piece of furniture in any home. There's nothing as warm and welcoming as a crackling fire in an open fireplace. The dancing flames can lift your spirits and melt away the most stressful day in a matter of minutes. But to truly be part of the home, a fireplace must warm our hearts even when there is no fire in the grate. Pearl does not treat the mantel as trim or molding but as a beautiful piece of furniture that is the focal point of the entire room, the emotional core. It represents roots, heritage and tradition. Furniture is arranged around it, precious treasures are displayed on it, and it provides balance and stability to the entire room. Pearl Mantels features fine furniture quality, stunning details and classic designs that will enhance any decor. The Williamsburg mantel will frame your fireplace with grace and timeless beauty. Hand crafted from Asian hardwoods and veneers that are light in color and tight grained. Takes paint and stain beautifully. The mantel ships in 3 pieces; 2 legs and 1 header. The legs attach easily to the header with nuts and bolts. 3 piece mitered scribe molding set included to hide any gaps after installation. This mantel has a 1 1/2" projection off of the wall leaving a nice pocket behind the mantel to accommodate your tile, stone, marble etc. Projection: 1 1/2" Interior Width: 48" Interior Height: 42" Width Outside Leg to Outside Leg at Base: 60 1/2" Shelf Length: 64" Shelf Depth: 8" Overall Height: 52" Weight 60 pounds. Look for the pearl inlay that graces the right hand side of the shelf as proof that you have received an authentic Pearl Mantel. Your inlay is masked so that you may easily paint or stain around it. Simply remove the mask when done. Available unfinished only, paint and stain grade wood. Light sanding and filling is recommended before paint or stain is applied. Features: Finish: Unfinished. Material: Wood. Inside mantel opening. Full mantel surround Asian hardwoods and veneers unfinished paint and stain grade. 1 1/2" projection behind the mantel allows for easy installation over your non-combustible material such as marble or slate. Scribe molding set included to finish the look and hide any gaps. Ships in three pieces, simple nuts and bolts assembly, mitered hanger board set up included for easy installation. Look for the pearl inlay that graces the right hand side of the shelf as proof that you have received an authentic Pearl Mantel. Wood is considered a combustible material. Heat clearances must be adhered to. Before installing, check your local building codes and the manufacturer's instructions for your specific fireplace insert or stove. Mounting hardware for hanger rail and scribe moldings are not included. Specifications: Projection: 1.5". Interior Width: 48". Interior Height: 42". Width Outside Leg to Outside Leg at Base: 60.5". Shelf Length: 64". Shelf Depth: 8". Overall Height: 52". Inside dimensions of mantel opening 48" wide by 42"high. Overall Dimensions: 64" (L) x 8" (W) x 52" (H). Please Note: It is highly recommend to consult a professional before staining.