Build Fireplace Mantel Surround Over Brick

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.

Build fireplace mantel surround over brick.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Faux fireplace and mantel surround. Well we re pleased to tell you. This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live edge wooden mantel for a stunning makeover that would look great in any home.

Diy fireplace surround with wooden mantel. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic.

Then we think you might get along rather well with the way the idea room built themselves this pristinely white new mantel and surround right there on the brick breaking up the visuals and outlining their diy process nice and clearly. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Brick fireplace ideas often hinge on a great mantel.

Today i m going to share how we built out our existing surround and diyed a new mantel. Trim mantel color. Have you long been starting at your old fashioned brick fireplace and surround and wondering how best to update it without actually having to tear the whole thing out. 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. This is the perfect rustic mantelpiece for any fireplace in a home with farmhouse warm minimalist or earthy decor. But also added a lovely rustic wooden mantel above it for decor. Today i m going to share how we built out our existing surround and diyed a new mantel.

Sand the edges and seal any gaps and nail holes. Shiplap white wall color. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. In the first part of my fireplace makeover tutorial i shared how to tile over a brick fireplace.

Lay a newel post onto the front of one of the boxes opposite the open end. This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. The large 8 by 8 cut of wood makes a perfect statement piece to hang over a fireplace.