Building A Fireplace Mantel

Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Building a fireplace mantel.

Local codes might be stricter. So tailor your design or pick your product accordingly. If there is a. Let stand for 24 hours.

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. 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. 220 grit sandpaper. Locate and loosen the.

13 diy fireplace mantel plans live edge wood mantel. Use interior grade spackle to fill in nail holes and any small imperfections in the wood. Position the 2x4. Place marks on the grout line every 16.

Two hour wood beam fireplace mantle. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Follow the mantel legs with the first layer of molding all the way around the mantel legs. Rout a rabbet into.

Mantles are usually 60 inches off the floor. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Materials for rustic fireplace mantel. Join the boards together with glue and pocket screws.

One 8 long 1 x 4 pine board for bottom of mantel. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. Place a drop cloth on the floor around the hearth to catch falling soot and debris. Dark walnut stain and rag to apply.

Paint all areas of your fireplace. 1 x 2 scrap boards. With just two hours a common board and a few tools you can build this fireplace. With a tape measure mark a line 60 above the floor.

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. As with any fireplace project safety is paramount. Hammer or nail gun. Lay a newel post onto the front of one of the boxes opposite the open end.

Rustic and weathered. 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. How to create a fireplace mantel step 1. Steps for building a custom mantel.

Two 8 long 1 x 10 pine boards for front and top of mantel. Two 12 x 12 squares of wood veneer. Cut three poplar boards to size to form the vertical pilasters and horizontal frieze of the fireplace mantel.