Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

Fit your mantel onto the mantel support.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support. This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished.

The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. I need something that can be easily removed. This is the magical moment.

Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

Shiplap white wall color. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. 3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1. How to build a fireplace mantel.

Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself. Brick fireplace makeover reveal. Here s my problem i want to change the red brick on the fireplace but i don t want to paint it nor do i want to permanently reface it. Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height.

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. 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. I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day.

I will surely make the mantel cover to go over my marble mantel but stuck on a temporary cover of the bricks. Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support. The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall.