This is a beautiful mantel.  Perfect wood grain and color. Would recommend. Great price for quality. There is a wooden bracket that attaches to the wall and the mantel easily hangs on this. Very secure. The mantel has a slight forward tip once attached. This could easily be remedied with a small molding or if on top of a fireplace. It is not a problem for me, as using as a photo shelf with nothing heavy on the shelf. Therefore 4 stars rather than 5.