Joints are not cleanly done, but close enough. I filled the joints, primed and painted over the mantel.

This mantle is absolutely beautiful. It goes perfectly in my piano room. it did have a few minor scratches when it arrived, but I decided to fill them in rather than try to get a new one sent out.

Beautiful design, well-constructed, great quality material, and just as the photos appear. Really important to assemble carefully, so joints match. Once assembled, it is a stunning addition to our home. Packaging arrived damaged, but contents were intact. Very happy with this purchase.

Love this mantle! I ordered the paint grade mantle but it was solid wood and beautiful. So we didn’t paint it!

Packaging could be much better for weight & fragility of product. I was very worried when box arrived with lots of damage to it. But after unpacking, the product was fine. Just feel the could use softer & more Styrofoam. Assembly looks straight forward but havent done it yet as fireplace remodel is behind schedule (go figure, lol ‍♂️). Think once its put together & added to the fireplace wall it will really finish it off.