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Seeking advise on whether to bring natural stone up-to mantel or not.

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2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago

I have a solid hardwood (black walnut) floating-mantel with natural stone (marble or granite) surrounding the firebox. The whole structure is basically tall, wide ventless gas fireplace bumpout from the back wall.

My dilemma is the wall-paint at each end of the mantel. I like it and the mantel looks better as part of the wall and wall color. Imo bringing the stone all the way up to the mantel brings other dilemma e.g., transitioning where the top of the stone would ’butt-up’ to the underside of the mantel, yet the sides would just end. Perplexing for sure.

Given the mantel is 69” wide and drywall-surround 76” wide, I just need opinions on whether or not “framing” the firebox like a picture could be pulled of with a floating mantel or bring it to the top. Holla, ty!

Note: the mantel depth is 7” height 4”





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