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Welcome to Urbandi Expedited, a 24-hour service that goes beyond Quick Ship.
What makes this service unique?
Your Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel will be handcrafted and shipped the same or next business day, depending on the time of day the order is placed.
The Urbandi Expedited Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantels are available in five lengths - 36", 48", 60", 72" and 84"
All are 6" Tall and 8" deep
And all are available in four finishes:
Like all of our mantels, standard shipping of 2-6 business days is free to the 48 contiguous states.
Since we are closed on the weekend, what does this mean? Orders received on:
Mon / Tues / Wed / Thurs will ship the same or next business day.
Friday morning before 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time will ship the same day.
Friday after 11:00 a.m. ET or during the weekend will ship on Monday.
Urbandi Expedited. Redefining the Urbandi Experience.
Since the fireplace is typically the focal point of a room, a floating mantel is a simple way to transform a space. Our Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantels are handcrafted to create a clean, simple, modern look.
Urbandi's Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantels are perfect for our customers that want their mantel to have a touch of character without having to commit to a fully distressed look.
Each Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel goes through a distressing process in our onsite workshop to make our handcrafted mantels even more unique.
Whether installed above an electric fireplace insert or traditional fireplace, our Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantels provide a beautiful foundation for your fireplace mantel decor.
Designed to combine timeless beauty with everyday functionality, our Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantels are hand-made onsite with care and passion. They are not only beautiful and functional, but they have a unique charm to them that only Urbandi's distressed process can offer.
Urbandi's Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantels are made to fulfill your design needs adding a sense of nature and harmony.
Our Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel quality standards focused on one material, natural solid wood.
For your benefit we stay away from unwanted ingredients and practices;
| Mantel Wood Type | Solid White Pine |
| Mantel Wood Thickness | 0.75” |
| Mantel Wood Source | The Pine State of Maine |
| Hidden Wood Bracket | Solid Wood French cleat, can mount to different surfaces, including drywall, stone, brick, and wood. |
| Fireplace Mantel Design | Hollow to save weight |
| Mantel Manufacturing Location | Handcrafted in Cincinnati OH |
Choosing the right fireplace mantel wood is essential for achieving the perfect balance of natural beauty, durability, and style.
Each URBANDI Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel is handcrafted in Ohio from premium, furniture-grade Eastern White
Pine sourced from Maine. Known for its straight grain, natural beauty, and durability, Maine pine benefits from the region’s cool climate and favorable growing conditions.
Every URBANDI Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel is handcrafted and assembled at our manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.
From carefully selected solid pine boards to reinforced internal construction, every detail is designed to deliver natural beauty, structural integrity, and long-lasting durability.
Our Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel construction focuses on six key elements:
Our Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel is one of our most popular designs, featuring clean lines, natural wood character, and a timeless appearance.
Designed to complement our Distressed Wooden Floating Shelves and furniture collections, this mantel brings a cohesive look to modern farmhouse, rustic, and contemporary interiors.
Each Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel is constructed using five exterior solid pine boards, carefully assembled to create a seamless hollow-box design.
The five components include:
Front Face: The visible front panel of the fireplace mantel, glued and secured to the mantel body.
Top Panel: The upper horizontal surface, joined to the end panels using precision-cut miter joints.
Bottom Panel: The lower horizontal surface, also connected to the end panels using miter joints.
Right End Panel: Closes the right side of the mantel and connects to the top and bottom panels through miter joints.
Left End Panel: Closes the left side of the mantel and connects to the top and bottom panels through miter joints.
This construction creates the substantial appearance of a solid wood beam while reducing overall weight for easier handling and installation.
Each Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel includes a minimum of four internal wood supports, strategically positioned to reinforce the hollow-box construction.
These supports help maintain the mantel's shape, improve structural stability, and support long-term durability.
Every URBANDI Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel includes a concealed solid wood French cleat mounting system, designed to provide secure wall attachment while maintaining a clean, floating appearance.
Our standard French cleat lengths range from 30 to 48 inches. The shortest 30-inch cleat is used for our 36-inch fireplace mantels.
The mounting system is designed to accommodate installation into two or three wall studs, depending on stud spacing, cleat length, and mounting configuration.
Once installed, the concealed French cleat provides reliable support without visible mounting hardware, preserving the mantel's seamless floating appearance.
URBANDI Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantels are designed to support decorative items, framed photographs, seasonal decorations, and other everyday fireplace displays.
When properly installed into three structurally sound wall studs using appropriate mounting hardware, the mantel can support up to 120 pounds of additional weight placed on top of the mantel.
This 120-pound capacity refers to the weight of displayed items and does not include the weight of the mantel itself.
Actual load capacity depends on proper installation, wall construction, mounting hardware, and secure attachment to structural supports.
Each Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel undergoes a two-step finishing process:
Wood Finish: A carefully applied finish enhances the natural character of Eastern White Pine and creates the selected color.
Protective Clear Coat: A protective topcoat helps preserve the finish, maintain color consistency, and protect the wood surface during everyday use.
The result is a handcrafted solid wood Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel designed to combine natural beauty, functional performance, and lasting quality.
Once you place your online order, what happens next?
Your Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel order moves into our production schedule the same day your order is placed.
And goes into production the next day.
Since we control our entire process onsite and locally source our materials, we can focus on the finer details of our quality process.
HAND SELECT WOOD - Your wood is hand selected for the best quality, character and charm.
CUTTING - It sounds simple, but precision is key to meet your exact specifications.
ASSEMBLY - Since we allow for the proper amount of curing time, this step takes 5 hours.
REFINING - While many imperfections are actually part of the unique character of each piece of wood, some imperfections are flaws. So we go to additional steps to correct them.
SANDING - This is a two step process starting with automation followed by hand sanding to ensure your solid wood piece is just right.
FINISHING - Your piece comes to life with staining and finishing to ensure just the right look.
PACK & SHIP - The last step in our Build-To-Order sustainable process, is hand packing your personalized order. To ensure your order arrives safety and in a timely manner, we use UPS and FedEx.
RECYCLING - Through our Build-To-Order 7-step sustainable process, over 75% of our waste is recycled or repurposed. This includes working with local farmers who use our wood shavings for their barns and stables.
This entire Urbandi Built-To-Order process for your Distressed Mantel can range from three to five days depending on the product.
For our Urbandi Expedited Service, we shorten that process to 24 hours.
Our goal is to create and deliver to you the highest quality, solid wood, personalized piece that will complement and elevate your space.
Urbandi's Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantels are designed for easy installation.
Do-It-Yourself can take less than 30 minutes.
What is included: Distressed Mantel, installation bracket, screws, and anchors
What you will need for installation: To make the installation process effortless and quick, a customer will need: Tape measure, Stud finder, Pencil, Level, Drill.
Step 1: Locate studs using stud finder (stud installation is recommended).
Step 2: Using a drill bit, pre-drill holes through the mounting bracket and into the wall. If no studs were located in Step 1, you would need to install provided wall anchors. No wall anchors are needed if studs are present.
Step 3: Attach Part B (SUPPORT) to the wall using provided screws “Part C (SCREWS),” if preferred by the installer, other screws can be used. Make sure it is leveled.
Step 4: Place Part A (MANTEL) on the support. If preferred by the installer, the mantel can be screwed from the above or glued from the inside to the support.
Download: PDF Installation Instructions
Urbandi's Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel is designed to meet industry and safety standards.
Always refer to the safety standards defined by your State of Residence.
For example, under the Residential Code of Ohio (based on the International Residential Code standards), combustible fireplace mantels and trim must follow strict placement and projection rules:
Distance from Fireplace Opening: Exposed combustible mantels or trim must be placed at least 6 inches (152 mm) away from the top and sides of the fireplace opening.
Projection Limits (Within 12 Inches): Any combustible material or mantel located within 12 inches (305 mm) of the fireplace opening cannot project outward more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) for every 1 inch (25 mm) of distance measured from the opening.
Example: If a mantel is positioned 7 inches above the opening (5 inches away from the 12-inch threshold), it can only project outward by a maximum of 5/8 of an inch.
General Clearance Rule: Wood structural members and mantels must be installed so they do not overheat or catch sparks and embers from the fire.
Manufacturer Exceptions: If you are using a prefabricated or UL 127-listed/labeled fireplace unit, always defer to the manufacturer's specific installation instructions, which may supersede general code or allow different clearances.
To care for your Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
To protect finish, avoid the use of harsh chemicals and household cleaners.
Please note, hardware may loosen over time. Periodically check that all connections are tight.
Overall, Urbandi has a 4.85 Star customer rating from over 34000 reviews.
With over 2500 reviews for our Distressed Mantels, over 2100 reviews are 5-stars.
A proven, authentic experience from online to unboxing, to installation and everyday enjoyment.
An important part of our customer journey is our Customer Service team located onsite in Ohio where your Distressed Wooden Fireplace Mantel is handcrafted.
Our entire team is 100% US based to call, email or chat.
Our team is available each weekday;
Phone (1-800-608-7037) - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time
Email (support@urbandi.com) - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Chat - 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Eastern Time
On the weekend, please email us at support@urbandi.com
We offer a 30-day return policy on standard items.
Custom bespoke pieces are final sale unless damaged during transit.
Exchanges are available for in-stock items within 30 days.
Contact customer care to arrange the exchange.
Are you not sure what color would look best in your space, click HERE to order a color sample pack.
If you didn't find the size or color you were looking for, click HERE to start a custom project with us
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The Urbandi Experience
Every Urbandi product is made in Cincinnati, Ohio by our team of skilled craftspeople.
Yes. Every Urbandi piece is made through a hands-on build-to-order process. We use modern tools for precision, but the majority of the work is guided by skilled craftspeople who select, cut, assemble, sand, finish, pack, and inspect each piece with care.
Yes. Urbandi products are made from real solid wood, not MDF, particle board, or cheap veneer. Some pieces, such as certain fireplace mantels, use a hollow solid-wood construction to make installation easier and pricing more accessible while still maintaining real wood quality.
Most Urbandi products are designed for indoor use, where temperature and humidity are controlled. Outdoor pieces may be available as custom orders using materials and finishes suited for exterior conditions. Contact our team to discuss your project.
Weight capacity depends on shelf size, depth, bracket type, and installation method. On average, floating shelves installed into wall studs with the included brackets can hold 25–55 pounds per stud. Longer or deeper shelves may need additional support brackets.
Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Wipe spills right away with a slightly damp cloth, then dry thoroughly. Avoid harsh cleaners, abrasive pads, and silicone-based products. Keep real wood away from extreme heat, direct sunlight, and excessive humidity.
We choose suppliers based on material quality, consistency, responsibility, and proximity. For hardwoods, we work with mills in Central Appalachia and trusted regional partners who provide strong, beautiful wood suited for long-lasting furniture and shelving.
