Post #436438 by TabooDan on Wed, Feb 25, 2009 5:55 PM

Thanks guys!

Here's a couple more pictures of the fireplace which pretty much bring it up to date now.

As of right now, the fireplace pieces are still not secured in place. I wanted to keep them off the fireplace until I get a little further in the room and get the varnishing done. I also would like to get the floor installed but don't want to do that until the varnishing on all the woodwork is complete. That will take some time as there's a lot of it!

Here is a close up with the fireplace pieces varnished and with flash so you can see the colors and details better:

Here it is without the dreaded flash:

In the next shot, you can see that I have added the outer edge molding (left and right sides) which also has two of the decorative carvings recessed into it at the top. These pieces, unlike the carvings, are not varnished yet, which you can tell. I have also cut, sanded and stained the 1.50" thick mantel top. Beneath the mantel is another smaller strip to finish off the top edge:

Without the flash:

Here it is a bit further back with all the pieces together:

Again, without the flash:

Here's a bit of a side shot:

A closer detail side shot:

The mantel is about 16" or so deep but it sure doesn't look like it in the photos. The front section lifts off to reveal a storage section that I can use if I have to.

Not completed yet or decorated but it is slowly coming along. Still have quite a bit to do but can really see the finished outcome now! I really gotta get it done soon though so we can enjoy this space!!

Mahalo, TabooDan