Install Wood Mantel On Brick Fireplace

Assemble the mantel pieces photo by kolin smith.

Install wood mantel on brick fireplace.

Fireplace mantel installation 1. So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one. My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom. 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.

Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Note that our fireplace is a masonry or brick fireplace covered with cement board and a concrete overlay. The original fireplace is actually only about to the top of that gas fireplace insert. Then you screw the mantel to the cleats along the back of the mantel shelf and the sides of the legs.

Ok now for the actual installation of the mantel. Place a level on the mantel and adjust the mantel so it sits straight. Wait until the mantel is installed to apply the final coat of paint or finish. How to attach a wooden mantel to bricks.

Ask a friend to trace along the top of the mantel then set the mantel aside. Steps for installing a fireplace mantel. So a little back story about our fireplace. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.

Start by assembling a cleat that will be mounted on the face of the fireplace to accept the mantel. Make this solid one piece looking rustic mantel for right around 40. Sand then prime or stain the mantel before you begin. Determine the height of the mantel.

Place marks on the grout line every 16. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. How to install a solid wood floating mantel on a brick fireplace. 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.

Fireplace mantels are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement the style of the bricks on your wood burning fireplace. 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. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

This is a fairly simple diy project that you can do with a few common woodworking tools. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.