Comments on: Oak Mantel Makeover

By: Capitol Granite

Capitol Granite — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:33:06 +0000

I love the look of this. It really allows you to upgrade your fireplace for a whole lot less than adding expensive stone surrounds.

By: Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Spray Paint FAQs

Centsational Girl » Blog Archive » Spray Paint FAQs — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:32:39 +0000

[...] version here and here, all with great success. I’ve used the high heat (brush on) here and here, but the spray version is the same formula. Great for BBQs I [...]

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:59:05 +0000

Brilliant! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your solutions to nagging home decor issues! I ran out after reading this post, bought some of the Rustoleum High Heat paint and painted over the hideous brass bits on our fireplace cover – and it looks amazing! Thank you soooo much for the inspiration! I’ve been hating that brass since the day we moved into our home 4 years ago and now (thanks to you), it looks fabulous. xoxoxo

By: Debra @ Crafty Innovation

Debra @ Crafty Innovation — Sat, 22 May 2010 00:22:53 +0000

Great makeover – if you are interested in mantel/fireplace inspiration I stumbled upon an AMAZING site this week. Check out http://www.standout-fireplace-designs.com There are DOZENS of pages with fireplaces/mantels in all sorts of styles/periods. Some are jaw-dropping, particularly the stone/western designs. I’d love to know what you think of them. Keep up the excellent work!

By: JD

JD — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:55:00 +0000

You don’t mention the type of paint though. It’s got to be an oil-based, right? And you used Penetrol to condition the paint to avoid brush strokes? I’m having trouble finding oil-based paints at the local Lowe’s and Menards. They don’t carry selections because “nobody uses those anymore.” So I’m left with a Rustoleum Gloss White to paint all the trim in my house. Seems generic but I guess it’ll work, right?

By: BLJGraves Studio

BLJGraves Studio — Wed, 19 May 2010 18:18:23 +0000

I love it, it looks so much better and really brings out the color of the walls.

By: Liz @ It's Great To Be Home

Liz @ It's Great To Be Home — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:27:22 +0000

Fab, Mia’s lucky to have such a lovely friend! :)

By: Miss Bev

Miss Bev — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:22:23 +0000

You are a genius! Love it, love it, love it!

By: Amanda Dale

Amanda Dale — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:51:22 +0000

Her wall colors look so much more saturated with the white mantel!!

By: beth anne

beth anne — Wed, 19 May 2010 11:00:19 +0000

im sure you receive awards daily, but i just gave you another on my blog. thanks for doing such amazing crafts over here!