Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

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. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Place marks on the grout line every 16.

The combination of white painted brick white molding on the mantel and a painted white frame around the mirror hanging above the fireplace create a beautiful trifecta of flawless farmhouse style. The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile.

I need something that can be easily removed. Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel. This is the magical moment. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1. Brick fireplace makeover reveal. 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. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.

The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall. And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. I will surely make the mantel cover to go over my marble mantel but stuck on a temporary cover of the bricks. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support. How to build a fireplace mantel. Shiplap white wall color. I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day.

A simple clean shaker style mantel. 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. Trim mantel color.