Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

Brick fireplace makeover reveal. A simple clean shaker style mantel. I need something that can be easily removed. Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel.

3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1. Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.

And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall. Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support. 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.

I am seriously in love with this pebble tile. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height.

Shiplap white wall color. How to build a fireplace mantel. Place marks on the grout line every 16. I will surely make the mantel cover to go over my marble mantel but stuck on a temporary cover of the bricks.

This is the magical moment. 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. The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. Trim mantel color.

I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day. 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. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.