In this video i demonstrate how i make rustic barn wood beams out of cheap 1x6 pine boards.
Diy barn beam mantel.
4 lag bolts these are the ones i used 6 lag bolts these are the ones i used step 1 power wash the beam and let it sit in the sun to dry out.
We don t have the tools to make the angle cuts for french cleats.
Glue and nail the boards in place.
2 x 4 x 8.
You can use a table saw or a chop saw to make 45.
Installing a barn beam mantel.
Create the support beam for the floating shelf mantel.
With the mantel fully constructed it was time to install this baby.
Cut 45 miter cuts at each end on two of your 1x8x6 boards.
This step is easiest done with two people so grab a helper if you can find.
Materials needed to hang mantel on brick.
Mantel brackets rod system we chose to go with a mantel bracket for a few reasons.
Chain saw if needed to shorten crow bar.
Through my research i found that there are several ways to install reclaimed barn beams as mantels.
We started by pre drilling the screw holes for the shelf support.