There"s nothing as warm and welcoming as a crackling fire in an open fireplace. The dancing flames can lift your spirits and melt away the most stressful day. But to truly be part of the home, a fireplace must warm our hearts even when there is no fire in the grate. Pearl does not treat the mantel as trim or molding but as a beautiful piece of furniture that is the focal point of the entire room, the emotional core. It represents roots, heritage and tradition. Furniture is arranged around it, precious treasures are displayed on it and it provides balance and stability to the entire room. The Monticello is named for President Jefferson"s elegant home outside of Charlottesville, VA. This regal mantel is made from medium density fiberboard also known as MDF and features impressive dental moldings and appliques that will instantly become the focal point of your room. MDF is a composite wood made of wood waste products. Mantel ships in 3 pieces; 2 legs and 1 header. The legs attach easily to the header with nuts and bolts. The appliques are packaged separately in the carton. Mitered hanger board assembly included for easy installation as well as a 3 piece mitered scribe molding set to hide any gaps after installation. This mantel has a 1-1/2" projection off of the wall leaving a nice pocket behind the mantel to accommodate your tile, stone, marble etc. Projection: 1-1/2" interior width: 48" interior height: 42" width outside leg to outside leg at base: 66" shelf length: 72" shelf depth: 8" overall height: 54" weight 1076.6-Pound. Paint grade only. Comes with a coat of white primer already applied. Lightly sand and add your final coat of paint. Each of our products also has a subtle Pearl Inlay - neatly masked on our unfinished pieces making it easy to paint or stain in any color - and a Certificate of Authenticity - assurance that you"re receiving a genuine, fine quality product from Pearl Mantels that will enhance any room in your home.