Black Walnut Mantels

Walnut Mantels: Luxurious Sophistication for Your Fireplace Elevate your living space with the unparalleled elegance of our Walnut Mantels. Known for its rich, deep tones and striking grain patterns, walnut brings a touch of luxury and warmth to any home. Key Features of Our Walnut Mantels: Crafted from premium, kiln-dried American Black Walnut Showcases the wood's signature chocolate-brown hues and occasional lighter sapwood Available in custom sizes to perfectly fit your fireplace Renowned for its stability and resistance to warping Ideal for creating a bold, sophisticated focal point in any room Each Walnut mantel is a masterpiece of nature, featuring unique swirls, knots, and grain variations that tell the story of the tree it came from. The natural beauty of walnut creates a stunning contrast against lighter walls or stonework, making your fireplace truly stand out. Our Walnut mantels are provided in their natural, unfinished state, allowing you to fully appreciate the wood's authentic character and color. This also gives you the flexibility to apply your preferred finish or treatment to match your exact design vision. Optional Finishing Services: While we offer our mantels in their raw, natural beauty, we understand some customers may prefer a finished product. Upon request, we can provide additional services such as sanding and finishing. These services are available at an extra cost and can be discussed when placing your order. Whether you choose to preserve the natural, unfinished look or opt for a custom finish, a Walnut mantel from CAG Specialty Wood will add a touch of timeless sophistication to your home. It's not just a mantel – it's a statement piece that will be admired for generations. Transform your fireplace into a luxurious centerpiece with a Walnut mantel – where nature's artistry meets impeccable craftsmanship. ====================================    Walnut (Juglans nigra) trees are native to the United States and are prized for their strong, durable timber. Black walnut wood is shock resistant stable and heavy---weighing approximately 36 to 38 pounds per cubic foot. It polishes well, works easily with both hand and power tools and easily takes a range of finishes. This naturally dark wood is used extensively for flooring, interior trim decorative panels, high-quality furniture, architectural woodwork and musical instruments.    There are two different types of walnut lumber depending on the layer. The outer layer is called sapwood and the inner layer is called the heartwood. Walnut sapwood can be three inches in width and has a creamy white color. The walnut heartwood has a more chocolate brown color. The walnut wood surface reflects an extraordinary grain variation. Its rich and illustrious brown color lasts over time, that's why it has become a favourite among carpenters and woodworkers.    Walnut wood is relatively easy to work with using power and hand tools. You can easily create crispy details after shaping, routing and sanding. It is inherently strong, stable and shock resistant. Compared to other wood types, walnut does not shrink or swell easily. These qualities are what cabinet makers and gunsmiths seek. Walnut wood rarely has sap pockets so you can polish it really well. One of the biggest advantages in crafting this wood is that in most cases, you do not need to add a layer of stain on the wood to make it more appealing. Its natural color makes it attractive enough that you only need to apply a clear-coat finish.    The wood quality is judged based on the number of possible defects on it. These defects may be dead limb, insect holes, knots and bird pecks. The best patterned part of a walnut wood can be taken from the roots of the tree. However, the amount of wood you can take from such part is only enough to make small wood ornaments. It is important to note that walnut wood's sawdust can irritate the eyes, skin and nose. It can also cause allergies and asthma. You have to take extra care and use a dust mask when working with walnut. Botanical Name Juglans nigra Origin Eastern United States Janka Hardness 1010 lbf Average Dried Weight 38 lbs/ft3 Workability Typically easy to work provided the grain is straight and regular. Planer tearout can be a problem with irregular or figured grain. Walnut glues, stains and finishes well. Related Species Bastogne Walnut (Juglans x paradox) Butternut (Juglans cinerea) Claro Walnut (Juglans hindsii) English Walnut (Juglans regia) Peruvian Walnut (Juglans spp.)