Building A Mantle For Gas Fireplace

Steps for building a custom mantel.

Building a mantle for gas fireplace.

Use a circular saw to cut a mantel shelf to sit atop the two columns. The materials for the wood framing drywall and stucco coating cost an additional 175. If you are building a mantel on a new fireplace install check with any other trades for the order in which to do the job. Some stone masons prefer to have the mantel in place before setting any surround materials while others would like to set the masonry first and then have the mantel built around it or installed over it.

Floating mantle it s one room challenge week 4 already. Use a nail gun to nail the mantel shelf in place. Step 6 decorative accents. Store the firewood for your fireplace in one of these diy firewood racks.

All combustible mantel surrounds and shelves must be kept at least 12 inches from the opening of your fireplace top and sides. Join the boards together with glue and pocket screws. In addition to a basic set of hand tools you ll need a circular saw and a drill. This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time.

In addition if the side panels of your mantel project more than 1 1 2 inches from the fireplace facing you will need additional clearance equal to this projection. Hire a plumber to run the gas line during the framing process and connect it to the fireplace 250 to 500. The weeks are flying right on by. Spread a canvas drop cloth onto the floor in front of the fireplace.

Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle. The hearth was not originally planned but had to be done due to the bricks under the fireplace being damaged. I showed pictures of. Run a bead of construction adhesive along the contact surface of the mantel to create a stronger bond.

Cut a bottom cap to fit tight to the bottom of the crown molding to give the mantle a solid appearance. Cut three poplar boards to size to form the vertical pilasters and horizontal frieze of the fireplace mantel. Rout a rabbet into. This week i am going to teach you how to build a floating mantle for your fireplace.