Building A Mantel Shelf For Fireplace

It s decorative and practical for increased storage.

Building a mantel shelf for fireplace.

Join the boards together with glue and pocket screws. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done. Mantel dimension changes may be required to fit the size of your fire place and firebox opening. Spread a canvas drop cloth onto the floor in front of the fireplace.

Create a hollow box for your mantel. Steps for building a custom mantel. Bottom of mantel assembly should be a minimum of 12 above the fire box opening. Wood fireplace mantel shelf design and finish changes can be made to fit your personal needs and preferences.

Cut a filler strip to fit behind each side of the mantel. Rout a rabbet into the back edges of the mantel so that it will overlap the wall tiles that surround the fireplace. Cut three poplar boards to size to form the vertical pilasters and horizontal frieze of the fireplace mantel. Chunky white mantel on a stone fireplace.

In that vase we d definitely suggest taking a look at the way dreambook designs created this stunning fireplace surround and mantel that features a matching double set of shelves up the wall on either side. Then following the instructions on the kreg jig this one is my favorite jig for the width of the wood attach your 4 legs to the 4 length piece as shown above. Think of how wide you want your mantel to extend around your fireplace what colors you would like to use style of molding accents and the depth of the mantel shelf. Cut 2 4 wood into one 4 length and four 6 lengths.