Jstan Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 I have a solid piece of mahogany from my childhood home that I am going to be using as a floating mantle over the propane fireplace in my new home. Originally the mantle was inserted in a large brick corner fireplace (typical 80s fashion! Haha). I have sanded down the mantle and I want it to have the natural look in my home - basically look exactly like it currently does. My question is, do I have to finish it with any stain or oil or can I leave it natural. Like I said, I don’t want to change the colour of finish of it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MQGOGPPh9HhuWDBKVQBGV52z6GccLRfA/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KXm1kw3Atfxts8y9FvmFC7-bYnTZ-dGn/view?usp=drivesdk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 Welcome! Do you have to no, would I yes. Certainly no need to stain it but I will apply something to it to protect the surface or you run the risk of a foreign substance staining it, think bugs, finger prints, spills, etc. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jstan Posted April 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 36 minutes ago, pkinneb said: Welcome! Do you have no would I yes. Certainly no need to stain it but I will apply something to it to protect the surface or you run the risk of a foreign substance staining it, think bugs, finger prints, spills, etc. Any suggestions of what I could use? I will be having a butcher block counter top on my island, and I know to use Mineral Oil on that. Would that work on this too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 I'd use a clear wipe on poly or natural danish oil. Wipe on a couple coats with a good 8 hours of dry time in between. Use a good clean cotton rag and throw it away when your done. Mantles aren't a heavy use item so you don't need much protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted April 9, 2021 Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 https://www.woodcraft.com/products/arm-r-seal-top-coat-semi-gloss-pint?gclid=CjwKCAjw9r-DBhBxEiwA9qYUpceW7RwUND4hptf9eY-K4leotY81dCHFNIAFKgQt2lGue9FgeELJwBoCAeYQAvD_BwE This is semi gloss. There is satin and high gloss also. A good product 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 10, 2021 Report Share Posted April 10, 2021 4 hours ago, Chestnut said: Use a good clean cotton rag and throw it away when your done. If you use and oil based finish make sure you let the rag air dry before throwing it away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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