MITRE CONTRACTING, INC.: Mantels

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March 08, 2011

Interior Finish Carpentry in Virginia

This posting features a few pictures of some custom interior finsh carpentry trim work we completed awhile back. The home is located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Custom maple cabinetry with granite counters and stainless appliances

Foyer Staircase with curved treads and railings

Looking down the curved oak railings. This features 6010 oak rails, 5015 painted balusters and is a "post-to-post" design style bannister

Fireplace mantel with a matching surround feature. This fireplace surround utilizes standard mouldings to mimic the mantel construction.

Another view of the fireplace moldings. The surround iplasters extend to the ceiling and are wrapped in the crown molding that trims out the entire living room.

This wainscoting for this powder room is 36" high, features a real tongue and groove pine beadboard capped with a two piece chair rail.

Here you see a close up of the three piece crown moulding. This is made up from two pieces of a 4" baseboard used as backer with a piece of 4 5/8" crown moulding.

Please call us anytime 703-330-3486, or email us, and let us provide you with a free in home consultation and free no obligation price quote for your next home improvement project. We service the entire Northern Virginia area and all the surrounding counties.

Thank You, Roger Beesley, Mitre Contracting, Inc.

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Posted at 10:26 PM in Balustrades, Cabinetry, Carpentry, Crown Moulding, Kitchens, Mantels, Mouldings, Railings | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 12, 2010

Built-In Cabinets with Boxed Mantel at Fireplace

Here we feature a few pictures of a small built-in cabinetry project we just completed. These built-in cabinets feature base cabinet units with closed storage, upper bookcase units with arched valances and adjustable shelving. We also fabricated a nice boxed mantel between the two built-in cabinets and covered the upper brick portion of the fireplace with a solid birch vernier plywood and mouldings giving it a nice recessed panel look.

We leave the mantel shelf ledge loose to accommodate the installation of media cabling. You can see the grommets in one of the pictures that allow for the side speaker wires to pass through.

The casework for these built-ins is a 3/4" thick birch vernier plywood with solid poplar wood facings. The square inset raised panel doors have poplar wood frames and mdf panels. They also utilize concealed adjustable euro style hinges.

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BEFORE PICTURE

I was a little late in taking the before picture of the built-ins on this one. Here you can see we have already started the installation of the left side cabinet.

AFTER PICTURES

Notice that the brick above the boxed mantel shelf has been covered with a nice recessed panel of birch vernier plywood and beaded accent mouldings. We also padded out this panel to allow for the TV cabling

I am hoping to get some pictures of this project all painted and completed.

See more BUILT-IN CABINETRY pictures HERE or HERE

Thank You, Roger Beesley, Mitre Contracting, Inc.

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March 25, 2010

Built-ins for room with cathedral ceilings

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Here we would like to show off a few pictures of a built-in cabinetry project we just completed in the fall of 2009. These feature upper built-in open bookcases with adjustable shelving, built-in base cabinetry with raised panel doors, crown molding at the ceiling, a flush toe kick design with a matching baseboard molding.

The casework is 3/4" cabinet grade birch plywood with poplar wood facings. All finished off with several coats of semi-gloss latex paint.

The design includes a mantel shelf that opens for storage and the installation of cables, etc.

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BEFORE PICTURE

AFTER PICTURE

A FEW DETAIL & CLOSE-UP PICTURES

See more BUILT-IN CABINETRY pictures HERE or HERE

Thank You, Roger Beesley, Mitre Contracting, Inc.

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Built-In cabinetry around a fireplace

This posting features a family room set of built-ins we just completed for a homeowner in Springfield, VA.

They feature arched valances, square raised panel doors and adjustable shelving. The interiors of the base cabinetry have been clear coated with two coats of semi-gloss polyurethane.

We also constructed the mantel shelf to open up for installation of speaker wiring, etc.

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Please click the pictures to enlarge them in a separate window and also you can hover over the picture for descriptions

AFTER PICTURE

Solid 3/4" cabinet grade birch plywood casework with poplar wood facings.

BEFORE PICTURE

We covered the upper portion of brick with solid 3/4" birch plywood, poplar wood stiles and arched the valance, giving a nice recessed panel look above the mantel

SOME DETAIL CLOSE-UP PICTURES

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Please don't hesitate to call or email us anytime, if you would like us to provide you with an in home consultation on your new set of built-ins, or any home improvement project. All estimates and consultations are always free of charge.

Thank You,

Roger Beesley

Mitre Contracting, Inc.

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March 24, 2010

Mantel with OverMantel

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A few pictures of a mantel project we just completed a couple months ago.

This is constructed of solid 1x poplar along with primed FJ pine mouldings.

The design includes a mantel fireplace surround with an overmantel. They both include recessed panel pilasters. The overmantel is topped with an arch and keystone feature, along with a arched flat recessed panel between.

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BEFORE PICTURE...

AFTER PICTURES:

Fireplace Overmantel Arch Surround closeup

See more Mantel pictures HERE or HERE

Thank You, Roger Beesley, Mitre Contracting, Inc.

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March 19, 2010

Mantel with component storage

On this page we are featuring a mantel project we just completed this winter (2010).in Herndon, Virginia

It was designed and built to the homeowner's specifications, in that he wanted a mantel that would conceal all his equipment.

As you can see the fluted pilaster legs conceal storage for dvd's, while the actual mantel has room for the components and center channel speaker. We re-framed the empty space behind and above the fireplace to make room. The mantel's breastplate hinges up to reveal the hidden storage areas. We made the center panel in he breastplate with two inserts... one solid wood and one a metal speaker grill.

I am hoping to get a couple final pictures of this mantel / entertainment center with the television and components installed. I will post them here when available.

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AFTER PICTURES:

This is a picture after completing the painting. All that is left is the installation of the flat screen television and the components. The area was recessed above the mantel shelf so the screen mounting bracket could be set back, allowing the TV to sit closer to the wall surface.

Here is the mantel with all the hidden storage areas opened up. Both the left and right spaces behind the mantel are plenty high enough to stack 2 components apiece. Also there is plenty of center space behind the grill for the center channel speaker and accessory storage. The pilaster legs are cabinets with doors that have fluted fronts, plinths and rosettes with concealed euro style hinges.

CONSTRUCTION PICTURES:

The construction of the mantel and fireplace surround is mainly solid poplar wood and birch plywood. The mouldings are primed pine. It was all finished off with several coats of semi-gloss paint.

BEFORE PICTURE:

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Please contact us anytime to have us come out and discuss any home improvement project you are thinking about having done in your home. We offer free no obligation in home consultations and proposals. From simple moulding installations, to built-in cabinetry, to kitchen or bath remodels, let us quote your project. We bring over 28 years of finish carpentry experience to the table. We are committed to making the process as smooth and trouble-free as possible.

Call or email us today!

Thank You, Roger Beesley, Owner, Mitre Contracting, Inc.

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September 10, 2009

Wainscoting, Built-Ins and Mouldings!

On this post we feature several pictures of a home improvement renovation we just finished up in Burke,Va. There were a few different phases of the project:

Built-In Bookcases with mantel feature
Raised Panel Wainscoting
New Oak Stair Railings
Interior door replacements with new 6 panel doors
Cased Openings
Ceiling Mouldings in Dining room
New Interior door lever locksets
Crown Mouldings

THE BUILT-INS:

First let me post a terrible before picture... one of these days I will learn to hold the camera still.

Here is a picture right after the installation of the cabinetry... before the painting and finishing.

The construction is a 3/4" cabinet grade birch plywood casework with 3/4" poplar wood facings with a cabinet beading detail, inset square raised panel doors with concealed euro style hinges, fully adjustable 3/4" birch plywood shelving with a 1 1/2" beaded front edgings, straight valance with a one piece crown through out the room, plain stiles, and a recessed toe kick. On this particular unit we had to modify two HVAC vents into the toe kick, and the electrician had routed all the wiring for the TV and components before the install.

Here are a few more close up pictures of some of the details: hover the mouse over the picture for detailed descriptions / information

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THE RAISED PANEL WAINSCOTING & RAILINGS

The raised panel wainscoting was installed in the dining room, foyer, stairway and upper hallway. It consisted of 1x6 pine, base and rail, 1x4 pine stiles, 3/4" MDF solid raised panels with sticking mouldings, capped with a chair rail.

DECORATIVE CEILING TRIM IN DINING ROOM

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Please call or email us anytime if you would like to discuss the possibilities of having your home or office dramatically improved by adding cabinetry and mouldings like this. We offer free in-home consultations and estimates.

Thank You, Roger Beesley

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NOTE:

All painting was performed by R.K.Morris Painting & Remodeling Company.

See there contact info here

Posted at 11:55 PM in Balustrades, Built-Ins, Cabinetry, Ceilings, Crown Moulding, Doors, Home Improvement, Mantels, Mouldings, Railings, Wainscoting | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

September 09, 2009

Fireplace Mantel MakeOver

This post features a few pictures of a mantel we just completed for a homeowner in Alexandria, Virginia.

I will be adding the completed painted picture here in a few days. This is just one phase of a larger project that included several sets of built-in bookcases and cabinetry, interior door replacements, beadboard wainscoting, kitchen cabinetry, and more.

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BEFORE PICTURE:

AFTER PICTURE...before painting

AFTER PICTURE...PAINTED

Mantel pilaster & angled leg close-up view

All painting was performed by R. K. Morris Painting Company.

703-330-3486

If you would like a free estimate for any home improvement project, moulding installations, mantels, or some built-ins or bookcases, in your home, email us or fill out our CONTACT FORM today.

Thank You,

Roger Beesley

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August 20, 2009

Fireplace Mantel Surround

This post features a couple pictures of a fireplace mantel surround we just completed in a new construction office condo in Woodbridge, Virginia.

I just used some stock mouldings and 1x material for the surround and pilasters, and then a piece of 5/4 for the mantel shelf.

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The mantel features fluted pilasters with plinths and rosettes. The breastplate features a neck moulding treatment and crown moulding under the top mantel shelf. We also added a decorative panel moulding panel above the mantel.

Also notice we installed a two piece chair rail and a three piece crown moulding build-up

CALL: 703-615-3077

Please contact us or email us anytime if you would like to set up an appointment for a free, no pressure, no obligation, consultation & proposal, for your next home improvement project.

Thank You, Roger Beesley, Mitre Contracting, Inc.

Some of the locations we have worked in include:

Alexandria, Annandale, Ashburn, Berryville, Burke, Catlett, Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Culpeper, Dale City, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Falls Church, Franconia, Fredericksburg, Front Royal, Gainesville, Great Falls, Haymarket, Herndon, Leesburg, Lorton, Manassas, McLean, Middleburg, Mt. Vernon, Nokesville, Oakton, Purcellville, Reston, Springfield, Stafford, Sterling, Vienna, Warrenton, Woodbridge.

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February 28, 2008

Not Your Ordinary Mantel

Fireplace mantels can be more exciting than just your typical run-of-the-mill mantels. Why limit yourself to the ordinary, when you can make a dramatic statement by going the extra step. Take a look at this fireplace addition we built a few years back.

Usually in this situation most people just install a standard style mantel, which would be squeezed in-between the two windows. I never liked the look of seeing a mantel ledge crowding or even notched into the window casings.

We opted to go with these fluted pilasters instead. The two 1/2 columns at the fireplace are twice the depth of the two outer columns. They serve the purpose of trimming the fireplace surround, casing out the windows and allowing for a mantel shelf, all at the same time. I believe that bringing in and including both the windows in this fireplace millwork detail makes a dramatic statement and definitely adds alot of architectural interest to this master bedroom. We have taken what would have otherwise been, just another fireplace mantel, to something that gets remembered.

The actual mantel shelf is made from a build-up of several stock mouldings, and everything is topped off with a two-piece crown moulding which runs through-out the entire bedroom. This design also includes a recessed compartment for a TV and components over the fireplace. This was installed before flat screen TV's became the norm, and having large recessed cavities for CRT TV's was no longer necessary.

You can see a few more pictures and close-ups of this project in our photo albums, and we also have before & after pictures of this particular job on our Master Bedroom Fireplace - Before & After Page

A couple more pictures: