Build Fireplace Mantels Over Brick

The large 8 by 8 cut of wood makes a perfect statement piece to hang over a fireplace.

Build fireplace mantels over brick.

This is the perfect rustic mantelpiece for any fireplace in a home with farmhouse warm minimalist or earthy decor. You can install your mantel right on the wall but mine was. Next was caulk nail screw filler sanding and priming. Brick fireplace ideas often hinge on a great mantel.

Materials needed to hang mantel on brick. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Since the crown molding was prefinished cherry wood we made sure the surface was clean and then used zinsser bin shellac primer.

You ll make quite the statement with this extra long fireplace mantel up against a brick wall. How to build a floating mantel or shelf. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

Attach your shelf. You can use a table saw or a chop saw to make 45. This primer adheres really well and sands beautifully. Cut 45 miter cuts at each end on two of your 1x8x6 boards.

This plan works great with gas or wood fireplaces but can also be used over a wood burning stove. For me that meant staining our fireplace white beforehand. Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick. This step is easiest done with two people so grab a helper if you can find.

1 front piece a 2 x 6 by the length of the mantel we have to by a 16 foot long board 1 shelf piece 2 x 8 or 10 wide this depends on the depth of the brick ledge by the length of the mantel minwax pre stain wood conditioner. Glue and nail the boards in place. Jun 25 2017 explore chloe court cottage s board brick fireplace mantles on pinterest. The wooden mantel stretches across the whole length of the brick wall giving you lots of room for your decor.

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