Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

A simple clean shaker style mantel.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Place marks on the grout line every 16. I will surely make the mantel cover to go over my marble mantel but stuck on a temporary cover of the bricks. Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself.

The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. Shiplap white wall color. Here s my problem i want to change the red brick on the fireplace but i don t want to paint it nor do i want to permanently reface it. Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel.

The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall. Trim mantel color. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day.

This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live edge wooden mantel for a stunning makeover that would look great in any home. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support. This is the magical moment.

And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. Fit your mantel onto the mantel support. 3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support. This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. Brick fireplace makeover reveal. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile.

How to build a fireplace mantel. The combination of white painted brick white molding on the mantel and a painted white frame around the mirror hanging above the fireplace create a beautiful trifecta of flawless farmhouse style. Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height.