Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

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Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

Place marks on the grout line every 16. The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall. Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height. 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. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support. 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.

I will surely make the mantel cover to go over my marble mantel but stuck on a temporary cover of the bricks. This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. Trim mantel color. And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover.

Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel. The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. A simple clean shaker style mantel.

This is the magical moment. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. I need something that can be easily removed.

I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day. 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. 3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support.

Fit your mantel onto the mantel support. How to build a fireplace mantel. 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.