The existing mantel appears to be recessed into the stone.
Can you add a mantel to a stone fireplace.
Just cover the area that you want the mantle to sit.
Although mantels can be purchased and added to a stone fireplace building these easy customized additions can save money as well as adding an additional decorative element to the home.
Cut the rebar to size 3.
Mantels provide that rustic homey atmosphere while also adding space for photographs knick knacks and those special keepsakes.
Fill hole with fuz it liquid nail 4.
Fasten the boards together with a finish nailer.
Drill a hole in the stone fireplace using a mason drill bit 2.
Then have the stone cut and laid back to the new mantel.
Just use a thicker mortar and mask off the areas that you don t want to get covered.
Step 1 construction of the mantel.
Allow to dry for 48 hours before hanging mantel.
Clamp a 2x4 to the existing mantel and pre drill holes through both pieces of wood image 1.
Insert the rebar into the hole on the stone and hold in place to allow liquid nail to grab rod 5.
You can pick up mortar tints like the quickrete mortar tints.
If so remove it first and then remove enough stone below to accommodate the new mantel.
Mantel options can be in wood brick stone or other materials though finely finished wood is quite popular.
Drive in 2 1 2 screws to secure the 2x4 image 2.
This will give you a more finished original appearance.
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Build up in layers if you are laying it thick.