Diy Floating Mantel Brick Fireplace

This video show you how i made an easy diy fireplace mantel for a stone fireplace.

Diy floating mantel brick fireplace.

Store the firewood for your fireplace in one of these diy firewood racks. This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Buy very straight wood for all of these one 1x8x8 board two 1x6x8 boards miter saw that goes up to 45 degrees kreg jig pocket screws this one is my favorite but here s a really cheap kreg jig too ryobi impact drill nailgun with 1 5.

Measure the width of your fireplace using a measuring tape. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Materials for diy floating mantel. One 2x4x8 board tip.

I used air dried walnut and general fishes arm r seal for the finish. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done. Remington avenue guides you step by step through the process of making a country chic looking floating mantel by installing a thick wooden shelf piece in just a few simple steps. Remove the old mantel.

Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using. Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

Diy mantel for a brick fireplace. How to build a floating fireplace mantel step 1. Use a circular saw to cut a piece of 1 by 2 inch hardwood to the length measurement you determined earlier. Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick.

Measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel.