Natural walnut wood makes a beautiful rustic style fireplace mantel. Walnut is harder and heavier than many other species of wood, which makes it strong and durable.
Details about Log Cut Styles
Natural Face: On some logs the bark of the tree comes off during the sawing and drying process. The exposed bare edges will show the shape of the log along with knots and character marks.
Square Face: This style combines the look of a solid wood mantel with a more traditional flat face. The face will show the same grain patterns that are seen on the top and bottom of the mantel.
Draw Knife Face: If the face of a mantel is damaged in the manufacturing process, the wood is smoothed out with a draw knife. The grain will normally show as in a Square Face mantel, but the mantel will retain the log edge look. The ends of a Draw Knife mantel will stay square.
Carved Face: The front face and ends of these mantels are molded and shaped with carving tools to add depth and character to the final product. This carving will accentuate knots in the mantel face. Cracks that may develop in the drying process will also be softened.
Dominique Megret (verified owner) –
I have been looking for a solid walnut mantel for a while and after I saw some between $650 to $800 plus ridiculous shipping (one company wanted $485 shipping for a $630 mantel!). I found your site through google (you should optimize your search engine because I found you by accident) and I ordered a 60” square solid walnut mantel and I have to tell you that it is beautiful, it came into a well packed box and I am very happy with the purchase, it’s very well cut, it has some cracks which is normal for a 4x6x60” solid piece of wood and it gives the mantel more character. Thank you for a very good quality product and free shipping helped too! I highly recommend your product.
Happy customer!
TOMS CORNER…..Staff –
TOMS CORNER…….Hey………thanks for reviewing the Walnut Fireplace Mantel. We dont sell as many of these as we should. With names like, Carved face, Draw knife, Natural and Square it takes you back to Frontier living. These are beautiful mantels, depending upon the finish applied it gives a furniture look. So take your room with the fireplace in it and apply your creative ideas. You will be glad you did. Of course if you have any questions, dont hesitate to call us a 800-897-7175 and our reps will be glad to assist you. Thanks………………..Tom