Building A Fireplace Mantel

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Building a fireplace mantel.

Use interior grade spackle to fill in nail holes and any small imperfections in the wood. 1 x 2 scrap boards. 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. Place marks on the grout line every 16.

Follow the mantel legs with the first layer of molding all the way around the mantel legs. Let stand for 24 hours. Two 8 long 1 x 10 pine boards for front and top of mantel. Materials for rustic fireplace mantel.

Two hour wood beam fireplace mantle. How to create a fireplace mantel step 1. Position the 2x4. Locate and loosen the.

Lay a newel post onto the front of one of the boxes opposite the open end. So tailor your design or pick your product accordingly. Local codes might be stricter. 13 diy fireplace mantel plans live edge wood mantel.

Two 12 x 12 squares of wood veneer. 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. With just two hours a common board and a few tools you can build this fireplace. Dark walnut stain and rag to apply.

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. With a tape measure mark a line 60 above the floor. Place a drop cloth on the floor around the hearth to catch falling soot and debris.

As with any fireplace project safety is paramount. Rout a rabbet into. This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live. If there is a.

One 8 long 1 x 4 pine board for bottom of mantel. Steps for building a custom mantel. Rustic and weathered. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Mark the bottom edge of the crown molding all the way around the mantel legs. Paint all areas of your fireplace. Hammer or nail gun. Spread a canvas drop cloth onto the floor in front of the fireplace.

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. Mantles are usually 60 inches off the floor. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep.