Building A Fireplace Mantel

Follow the mantel legs with the first layer of molding all the way around the mantel legs.

Building a fireplace mantel.

Materials for rustic fireplace mantel. Join the boards together with glue and pocket screws. Paint all areas of your fireplace. 220 grit sandpaper.

Place a drop cloth on the floor around the hearth to catch falling soot and debris. Let stand for 24 hours. Rustic and weathered. With a tape measure mark a line 60 above the floor.

Local codes might be stricter. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. 13 diy fireplace mantel plans live edge wood mantel. Dark walnut stain and rag to apply.

Use interior grade spackle to fill in nail holes and any small imperfections in the wood. Mark the bottom edge of the crown molding all the way around the mantel legs. 1 x 2 scrap boards. Determine the size of your boxes by measuring the distance from the brick to the edge of the mantel and then from the mantel to the floor.

Lay a newel post onto the front of one of the boxes opposite the open end. Steps for building a custom mantel. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.

One 8 long 1 x 4 pine board for bottom of mantel. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Two hour wood beam fireplace mantle. This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live.

Locate and loosen the. With just two hours a common board and a few tools you can build this fireplace. Mantles are usually 60 inches off the floor. If there is a.

Position the 2x4. Begin the crown molding build up with a piece of bed mold or brick mold cut at inside miters to the length of the frieze board. Two 8 long 1 x 10 pine boards for front and top of mantel. How to create a fireplace mantel step 1.

National codes require at least 6 inches of clearance all around the firebox and an additional 1 inch for every inch a mantel protrudes from the surface. Spread a canvas drop cloth onto the floor in front of the fireplace. Step 7 painting your mantel wrap the surrounding area of your fireplace with painter s plastic to make sure that you don t make a mess on the carpet. As with any fireplace project safety is paramount.

Two 12 x 12 squares of wood veneer. Rout a rabbet into. Hammer or nail gun.