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Wood Choices |
Paintable |
Stainable |
MDF |
X |
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Birch |
X |
X |
Oak |
X |
X |
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Step
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Choose the color of paint
you wish to use. |
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Step
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It is a good idea to paint
a small portion of the back to make sure you are happy with the color
you choose. |
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Step
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Mantels only, remove the
scribe molding from the back or the inside of the mantel. |
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Step
4 - |
Install the mantel or shelf.
For mantels, fasten the scribe molding. |
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Step
5 - |
Fill all nail holes with
putty or painter's caulk. |
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Step
6 - |
Prime the mantel or shelf
before you paint. Use either latex or oil base paint. |
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Step
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Paint the mantel or shelf. |
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Step
8 - |
If necessary, paint the
mantel or shelf a second time. |
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Step
1 - |
Choose the polyurethane
finish (satin, semi-gloss, gloss) |
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Step
2 - |
It is a good idea to brush
a small portion of the back with the polyurethane finish and let it
dry to make sure you are happy with the outcome. |
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Step
3 - |
Mantels only, remove the
scribe molding from the back or the inside of the mantel. |
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Step
4 - |
Install the mantel or shelf.
For mantels, fasten the scribe molding. |
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Step
5 - |
Fill all nail holes with
putty to match the wood type. |
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Step
6 - |
Brush polyurethane on the
mantel or shelf and let dry. |
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Step
7 - |
If necessary, brush polyurethane
on a second time. |
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Step
1 - |
Choose the stain finish
you wish to use (our photographs illustrate Minwax Stains). |
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Step
2 - |
It is a good idea to brush
a small portion of the back with the stain finish and let it dry to
make sure you are happy with the outcome. If you will be using a polyurethane
finish after the stain is applied, please apply the polyurethane also
and let it dry to make sure you are happy with the overall outcome before
you start on the finished side of the mantel or shelf. |
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Step
3 - |
Mantels only, remove the
scribe molding from the back or the inside of the mantel. |
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Step
4 - |
Install the mantel or shelf.
For mantels, fasten the scribe molding. |
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Step
5 - |
Stain the mantel or shelf
and let dry. |
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Step
6 - |
Fill all nail holes with
putty to match the stain. |
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Step
7 - |
Brush polyurethane on the
mantel or shelf and let dry. |
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Step
8 - |
Brush polyurethane on a
second time if you feel necessary. |
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