Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.
Install wood mantel on brick fireplace.
Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.
The original fireplace is actually only about to the top of that gas fireplace insert.
Hold the mantel above the fireplace at the height you wish to mount it at least 6 inches away from the firebox.
Ask a friend to trace along the top of the mantel then set the mantel aside.
This is a fairly simple diy project that you can do with a few common woodworking tools.
So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one.
Determine the height of the mantel.
Place a level on the mantel and adjust the mantel so it sits straight.
Assemble the mantel pieces photo by kolin smith.
How to attach a wooden mantel to bricks.
Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.
This can be done by cutting the 2x4 material with a miter saw to the dimensions of the mantel.
Secure the cleat together using framing screws and butt joints.
Make this solid one piece looking rustic mantel for right around 40.
Start by assembling a cleat that will be mounted on the face of the fireplace to accept the mantel.
Then you screw the mantel to the cleats along the back of the mantel shelf and the sides of the legs.
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.
Place marks on the grout line every 16.
My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom.
Steps for installing a fireplace mantel.
How to install a floating mantel the easy way.
How to attach a mantel to a wood fireplace in a brick wall.
How to install a solid wood floating mantel on a brick fireplace.
Fireplace mantel installation 1.
Ok now for the actual installation of the mantel.
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.
Fireplace mantels are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement the style of the bricks on your wood burning fireplace.
Note that our fireplace is a masonry or brick fireplace covered with cement board and a concrete overlay.
Sand then prime or stain the mantel before you begin.