These will need a fair amount of sanding to get them smooth enough to paint/stain. That would be alright on a less detailed piece, but this corbel has many tight corners and spots that make that task difficult. Additionally, the four long vertical grooves in the front are somewhat unevenly made both in shape and in depth.

The quality is very nice. All of the cuts are precise, even, and sanded nicely. The price was by far better than any other I found for similar design and dimensions.

I have used many corbels over the years and this one did not disappoint. It matched perfectly with the trim work on the piece and turned it into a work of art!

This item did not disappoint us. We purchased 6 for our new kitchen and we stained them ourselves. Turned out fantastic. Price was cheaper than our Canadian retailers.

My house was built in the 1970s when architects opted for no trim or decorative features whatsoever -- the boring, tedious, industrial "minimalist" look. This corbel is just what the stark, cheap-looking entry to my living room needed.