The AFBDMPC from Fireside Finishings
A flush wood mantel that frames a 53" by 42" fireplace opening, 70" wide and 56-1/2" high overall, projecting 5-1/4" from the wall. The Fireside Finishings Battlefield has a rustic face, offered in distressed knotty alder as well as paint-grade MDF. Primed mdf arrives sealed and ready for your paint colour; unfinished distressed knotty alder arrives raw, with the distressed texture already worked into the wood. from $1,629.
Choose the Battlefield if you want visible timber character rather than a painted architectural frame.
It is not right if your fireplace opening is larger than the dimensions above — a flush mantel frames the opening and cannot be cut down. It also does not set your clearances: the mantel instructions cover the mantel only, and how far it must sit from the opening is dictated by your fireplace manufacturer's instructions.
Specifications
The opening measures 53" wide by 42" high. Overall the mantel is 70" wide and 56-1/2" high, with a 80" top, 6-1/2" legs and a 9" shelf, projecting 5-1/4" from the wall. It ships flat and assembles on site.
How the C Battlefield compares to the other Battlefield sizes
Every Battlefield shares the same profile, finish range and detailing; the sizes differ in the opening they frame. This one is from $1,629, against from $1,599. Measure your fireplace opening first — the mantel has to clear it, and that is what picks the size.
Features
- Frames a 53" wide by 42" high fireplace opening
- 70" wide and 56-1/2" high overall, projecting 5-1/4" from the wall
- A rustic face, offered in distressed knotty alder as well as paint-grade mdf
- Offered in Primed MDF, Unfinished Distressed Knotty Alder
- Four factory stains — Ebony, Provincial, New Gray and Whitewash — applied before it ships
- Pairs with Set 1 stone
Answers to common questions
How do I know this mantel fits my fireplace?
Measure the fireplace opening. This size frames an opening up to 53" wide by 42" high, and sits 70" wide by 56-1/2" high on the wall. If your opening is larger, move up a size — a flush mantel frames the opening and cannot be trimmed to fit.
How far does it have to sit above the firebox?
That is set by your fireplace, not by the mantel. The mantel's own instructions are explicit that they cover the mantel only and that you follow the fireplace manufacturer's installation instructions so the required clearances are met. Send us your firebox model and we will look up the clearance to combustibles with you.
What’s included, what’s required, and what’s optional?
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Included in the box: The mantel, shipped flat for on-site assembly.
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Required to complete the installation, purchased separately: Fasteners suited to your wall construction, plus paint or a finish coat on primed MDF and the unfinished woods; A stone surround if you want one — this mantel is sized for Set 1.
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Optional: A factory stain — the mantel installs identically unfinished.
Can I order it already stained?
Yes — Ebony, Provincial, New Gray and Whitewash are applied at the factory before it ships. Stained mantels are non-stock, so allow extra lead time.
Does buying online affect my Fireside Finishings warranty?
No. The Torch Guys is an authorized Fireside Finishings dealer, and we handle warranty registration and any claim on your behalf — you do not chase the manufacturer yourself.
