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Item #: FMBRMP48
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Price range: $579.00 through $1,289.00
A 48-inch mantel shelf, 8" deep and 4" tall, that mounts on a ledger board screwed into your wall studs. The Fireside Finishings Baxter has a traditional profile that steps down from an 8-in...
A 48-inch mantel shelf, 8" deep and 4" tall, that mounts on a ledger board screwed into your wall studs. The Fireside Finishings Baxter has a traditional profile that steps down from an 8-inch top to a narrower base. Primed mdf arrives sealed and ready for your paint colour; unfinished maple arrives raw for you or your finisher to stain or seal on site. Four factory stains are available on the maple. from $579.
Choose the Baxter if you want a classic stepped shelf that reads architectural rather than rustic — Crosby is the modern take on the same idea and Ozark the rustic one.
It is not right if your fireplace needs a full flush mantel with legs framing the opening — this is a shelf only. It also does not set your clearances: how far the shelf must sit above the opening is dictated by your fireplace manufacturer's instructions, and on some units that distance rules a shelf out entirely.
The shelf measures 48" wide, 8" deep and 4" tall. It hangs on a ledger board fastened into pre-marked stud locations, then pins to that ledger through pre-drilled holes, and is caulked to the wall in a matching colour.
All the Baxter shelves share the same depth, height and finish range; only the length changes. This one is from $579, against from $609 and from $689. Pick the length off your fireplace opening and the wall around it, not off the firebox alone.
That is set by your fireplace, not by the shelf. The instructions cover the shelf only and tell you to follow the fireplace manufacturer's installation instructions so the required clearances are met. Check the clearance to combustibles for your firebox before you pick a mounting height — send us the model number and we will look it up with you.
A ledger board goes up first, screwed into pre-marked stud locations. The shelf then drops over that ledger and pins to it with nails through pre-drilled holes. The manufacturer does not publish a weight rating for the shelf, so we will not quote one — if you are planning to load it up, ask us first.
Yes — Ebony, Provincial, New Gray and Whitewash are applied at the factory before it ships, to the unfinished maple shelf. Stained shelves are non-stock, so allow extra lead time.
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Part number: FMBRMP48, FMBRAU48, FMBRAU48-P, FMBRAU48-NG, FMBRAU48-WW, FMBRAU48-E
Not sure this is the right part for your fireplace? Call (540) 212-9374 — a fireplace installer will check it against your model before you order.
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A: We ship throughout the continental United States with free shipping on orders over $99 (flat rate $9.99 under $99). For Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories, please contact us for a custom shipping quote, which we'll provide within 1-2 business days. Orders to these locations are not processed until shipping costs are confirmed and approved. We do not currently offer international shipping outside of the United States and its territories.
Q: When Will My Order Ship?
A: Orders are processed within 1–3 business days, and delivery after shipment takes 5–14 business days depending on your location. Custom-made and made-to-order products require 2-3 weeks for production before shipment. Special order items typically take 1-2 weeks. You'll receive tracking information once your order ships. For specific timing on your order, please contact us.
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Q: Can I Cancel or Modify My Order?
A: For ready-to-ship items, contact us immediately if you need to cancel or modify. We'll do our best to accommodate if the order hasn't shipped yet. For custom-made, made-to-order, and special order items, these are final sale and cannot be canceled or modified once production begins or the order is submitted to the manufacturer. Please double-check your order details before completing your purchase.
Q: Why Choose First Response Fireplace Products?
A: We bring years of specialized expertise to the fireplace industry. When you choose us, you're getting the knowledge and experience that comes from being dedicated fireplace industry experts.
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