Question 1

What are the INSIDE dimensions?!!! You really need to include a diagram with this offering!  You also need to include installation hardware.

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Opening: 32"L x 6.5"W x 39.25"H

Question 2

Where are the installation instructions?

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I don't recall if there were any. There are 2 'key-hole' holes in back to affix to screws in the wall. I recommend trying to affix to a stud. Currently I have just leaning against the wall with abut 1/4" paper under the right and left bottoms just to angle back until I can affix more permanently.

Question 3

What is the wood coated with? I need to confirm this to ensure I buy the right kind of paint.

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First, let me say I adore my fireplace. It appears to be coated in a soft gesso-like white colored material. Very delicate.  When it arrived there was a little damage to the box and consequently the fireplace had a little part that was damaged.  When I tried to brush on the same color with acrylic paint the white substance just fell off like salt.  When I tried to brush some of the surface off in order to get some contrast highlights, I was hoping for just a lighter shad of the top color. But instead the white gesso-like substance was revealed, so I did not proceed.  I'd use an acrylic paint.  Oil-based, in my opinion, would 'drag' and/or 'soften' the existing faux finish. I tried to paste a photo of the area, but doesn't look like it came through.  Again, this is an amazing, beautiful addition to my home!

Question 4

How wide is the top of the mantel from front to back not side to side?

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It probably varies from 6-9 inches wide on the top, woth room to place vases and sculptures. There's a slight curvature to the edges. The top overhangs the vertical elements by about 3-4", then the decorative base is a couple of inches larger than the columns. It's sturdy, standing on its own. I don't have pets or young children so I'm not worried about it tipping over, but there are reinforced keyhole mounts on the back to secure it. If I had children, I'd screw my own larger L brackets on the sides and into the wall to make it tip-proof.

ASIN	B07YBRPFWK
Additional Features	Portable
Best Sellers Rank	#369,321 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #51 in Fireplace Mantel Shelves
Brand Name	Creative Co-Op
Color	Black
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (115)
Finish Types	Magnesia Plaster Finish
Global Trade Identification Number	00191009292456
Heat Output	4000 btu_per_hour_per_foot_per_fahrenheit
Included Components	Mantel
Installation Type	Freestanding
Item Dimensions D x W x H	11.25"D x 56.75"W x 48.25"H
Item Type Name	Cabinets and Shelf Units
Item Weight	97 pounds
Manufacturer	Creative Co-Op
Manufacturer Part Number	EC0205
Manufacturer Warranty Description	None.
Material Type	Wood
Maximum Compatible Size	48.4 inches
Model Name	Creative Co-Op Decorative Wood Fireplace Mantel
Model Number	EC0205
Number of Items	1
Orientation	Front-facing
Room Type	Living Room
Shape	Square
Specific Uses For Product	Decorative Items
Style Name	Classic
UPC	191009292456
Unit Count	1 Count
Ventilation Type	Vent Free

Creative Co-Op Ornate Decorative Fireplace Mantel, Distressed Black

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