Building A Fireplace Mantel

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Building a fireplace mantel.

One 8 long 1 x 4 pine board for bottom of mantel. Mark the bottom edge of the crown molding all the way around the mantel legs. 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. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Local codes might be stricter. This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live. Rustic and weathered. Two 8 long 1 x 10 pine boards for front and top of mantel.

Cut three poplar boards to size to form the vertical pilasters and horizontal frieze of the fireplace mantel. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. As with any fireplace project safety is paramount. 13 diy fireplace mantel plans live edge wood mantel.

Locate and loosen the. Dark walnut stain and rag to apply. 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. Let stand for 24 hours.

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. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Position the 2x4. Join the boards together with glue and pocket screws.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. How to create a fireplace mantel step 1. If there is a. 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.

Follow the mantel legs with the first layer of molding all the way around the mantel legs. With a tape measure mark a line 60 above the floor. Steps for building a custom mantel. Lay a newel post onto the front of one of the boxes opposite the open end.

Place a drop cloth on the floor around the hearth to catch falling soot and debris. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. Paint all areas of your fireplace. Rout a rabbet into.

Spread a canvas drop cloth onto the floor in front of the fireplace. Two 12 x 12 squares of wood veneer. Mantles are usually 60 inches off the floor. 1 x 2 scrap boards.

Use interior grade spackle to fill in nail holes and any small imperfections in the wood. Two hour wood beam fireplace mantle. So tailor your design or pick your product accordingly.