Building A Mantel Shelf For Fireplace

Steps for building a custom mantel.

Building a mantel shelf for fireplace.

Spread a canvas drop cloth onto the floor in front of the fireplace. Join the boards together with glue and pocket screws. If you plan on placing larger items atop your mantel shelf try a 6 mantel so you have ample space for décor. 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.

It s decorative and practical for increased storage. 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. Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle. 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. 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 three poplar boards to size to form the vertical pilasters and horizontal frieze of the fireplace mantel. Chunky white mantel on a stone fireplace.

Rout a rabbet into the back edges of the mantel so that it will overlap the wall tiles that surround the fireplace. Cut 2 4 wood into one 4 length and four 6 lengths. This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time. Create a hollow box for your mantel.