What color should I paint my mantel?

last year

Without completing a full-on reno, I changed my fireplace mantel from stucco to wood. Any suggestions on what color to paint it?

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Susan
last year
A dark stain that is close to the color of your wood floors and the fireplace surround
kandrewspa
last year
If it's not stainable wood I would go with trim color.
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Susan
last year
Ooo…just reread and noticed you said paint…staining will not work with the gap!
Susan
last year
Can the gap be fitted with wood so it could be stained? A wood mantel in a dark stain would look beautiful.
harrisonsmom1
Original Author
last year
Thank you both for your input! I used molding on the one segment, hence the need for paint instead of stain. I appreciate your help!
Susan
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You’re welcome! Then white paint to match the trim.

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