Install Wood Mantel On Brick Fireplace

Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

Install wood mantel on brick fireplace.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Note that our fireplace is a masonry or brick fireplace covered with cement board and a concrete overlay. Hold the mantel above the fireplace at the height you wish to mount it at least 6 inches away from the firebox. A wooden mantel is a hardwood shelf mounted above a fireplace that can provide an attractive location for displaying photos and knick knacks as well as a.

How to attach a wooden mantel to bricks. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Make this solid one piece looking rustic mantel for right around 40.

How to install a solid wood floating mantel on a brick fireplace. My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom. Secure the cleat together using framing screws and butt joints. Assemble the mantel pieces photo by kolin smith.

Then you screw the mantel to the cleats along the back of the mantel shelf and the sides of the legs. Wait until the mantel is installed to apply the final coat of paint or finish. This is a fairly simple diy project that you can do with a few common woodworking tools. Ok now for the actual installation of the mantel.

Place a level on the mantel and adjust the mantel so it sits straight. The original fireplace is actually only about to the top of that gas fireplace insert. Determine the height of the mantel. Ask a friend to trace along the top of the mantel then set the mantel aside.

Sand then prime or stain the mantel before you begin. Fireplace mantel installation 1. So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one. How to install a floating mantel the easy way.

If you have a fireplace surround that is constructed with wood beams you would not want to follow this tutorial you would use a method involving locating the studs and using them to anchor your mantel. So a little back story about our fireplace. Place marks on the grout line every 16. How to attach a mantel to a wood fireplace in a brick wall.

This can be done by cutting the 2x4 material with a miter saw to the dimensions of the mantel. Start by assembling a cleat that will be mounted on the face of the fireplace to accept the mantel.