Extremely disappointed. This mantel has big obvious scratches on the front(no way to hide) it has what looks to be brown putty smeared in random spots and not sanded or stained afterwards. Just all around very bad condition. I purchased another mantel from here a few months ago which was in great condition, it just didn't work for the spot we bought it for. I choose this one instead. I was excited for it to be delivered!! Talk about disappoinment when I openes the box. I'm not sure what to do at this point. Returning seems to be too much of a hassle with something this large. I guess I'm out $200.