Adding A Mantel To A Fireplace

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Adding a mantel to a fireplace.

What a wonderful idea. My mantel is also narrow. I decorated it back then but not like we do these days. Move the mantel out of the way measure down from the horizontal line the thickness of the mantel top plus 1 8 in.

We love a fireplace in the living room. Cut the top board the length of the mantel. Contact the olde mill about your custom hollow. Usually there is a preset height for the mantel based on the length of the legs.

The olde mill s founder and leader richard ourso shows you how to install a hollow floating fireplace mantel. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Push the mantel against the wall using the drawn lines. Cut face board length of mantel plus an additional 1 5.

I could have a hey day with it now. Place marks on the grout line every 16. If you are following along from the previous weeks welcome. This allows seams to be hidden from the front.

We are coming to the finish line adding in all the details with molding and trim. In my old house we had a more rustic fireplace and the mantel was about four inches thick and probably 9 inches wide. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Then use the drill to insert screws through the mantel and into the cleats.

To sum it up here are the quick steps to take if you are trying to figure out how to install a mantel. Mark short pencil lines onto the wall along the top and sides of the mantel. Cut side pieces to fit mantel width plus 75 height so that only one seam can be seen from side. This will improve accuracy and ensure the shelf will be completely straight.

Remove the old mantel add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Most regulations require them to be attached and run horizontally at least 20 inches above the edge of your fireplace opening. Start the installation by setting the mantel into place and centering it on the firebox.

Mount the fireplace mantel. These screws should be roughly 16 inches apart fasten the mantel to the cleats along the top shelf and along the two legs. Measure the length width and depth of the mantel and make a note of each measurement where you will attach the mantel. And draw a level line on the wall.

This simple diy tutorial will show you how easy it is to build a fireplace surround and mantel. It adds such beautiful architectural details to any space. Your project turned out really great. The mantel should fit around the cleats which hold it in position.