Up the Creek offers an interesting sampling of building elements, remnants,
and "out of the box" ideas for solving you remodeling and building problems.
Be sure to let us know what you are trying to do, so we can suggest some unique alternatives.

The "Classic Creations" Floor Samples are just that- our sample/models.
If you can adapt these floor samples to your application, you can save a little money.
If you need a mantle built to your exact specs, contact our son, Jason for these and other designs.

Click on pictures or (inventory #s) for larger view and more complete description


Antique Carved Sandstone "Log" Mantle 
Inventory # V-314
"Classic Creation" Floor Sample 
Oak Half Mantle- Plain
(Mantle-1)
"Classic Creation" Floor Sample 
Walnut Acanthus Leaf Half Mantle
(Mantle-A)
NEW!
Vintage "Pill Box" Toilet
(Inventory # JJ-31)

Leaded Glass and Painted Window 
(inventory #CC-251)
Oak Leaded Glass Door 
(inventory # N-100
Leaded-Beveled-Glass Oak Door and Surround 
(inventory #EE-164

Victorian Oak "Bookcase" Mantle 
(inventory # D-141
Victorian Oak Fretwork
(inventory #GG-109A)
Victorian Oak Spandrell Panels
(inventory #UTC-span)
Helpful Hints about Shopping For Mantles
Know what size you need!
If you are working with an existing fireplace you should know the size of the opening of the firebox and any other limitations in your setting.
If you have a specific problem to solve, email us about it. We may be able to augment an existing antique to fit, or have other solutions for you to consider.


It's not always this easy!
A customer purchased a half mantle from us and fortuitously had the exact measurements he needed for alterations when another customer, Mike Schwartz of Mike Schwartz Construction, Inc. was able to accommodate him in our back parking lot. While Mike doesn't advertise these services, we can give a great testimonial to his craftsmanship under less than ideal circumstances and his willingness to help out another antique addict.  If you are looking for quality construction work in the Puyallup/Tacoma area,  try contacting Mike at
www.mikeschwartzconstruction.com
 

Old mantles often don't meet the building codes for today's houses.
Up the Creek can custom build fireplace mantles using Victorian, Eastlake and even Arts & Craft designs from old examples. 
Just email us or call to make an appointment.

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