Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

A simple clean shaker style mantel. Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support. Shiplap white wall color. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile.

Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself. The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. Place marks on the grout line every 16. 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.

Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support. Trim mantel color. Brick fireplace makeover reveal. Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height.

Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel. This is the magical moment. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. 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.

This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.

3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. How to build a fireplace mantel. Fit your mantel onto the mantel support.

The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall. And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. The wooden painted sign is a nice touch that adds some contrast to the light color theme along with just a touch of green and yellow.