Building A Mantle For Gas Fireplace

This week i am going to teach you how to build a floating mantle for your fireplace.

Building a mantle for gas fireplace.

The hearth was not originally planned but had to be done due to the bricks under the fireplace being damaged. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done. If you are building a mantel on a new fireplace install check with any other trades for the order in which to do the job. This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time.

Run a bead of construction adhesive along the contact surface of the mantel to create a stronger bond. In addition to a basic set of hand tools you ll need a circular saw and a drill. Some stone masons prefer to have the mantel in place before setting any surround materials while others would like to set the masonry first and then have the mantel built around it or installed over it. Step 6 decorative accents.

In addition if the side panels of your mantel project more than 1 1 2 inches from the fireplace facing you will need additional clearance equal to this projection. The materials for the wood framing drywall and stucco coating cost an additional 175. Attach mantel with 45 degree miter cuts at all corners place and attach the crown molding mantel to the brace and breastplate with 1 inch finish nails image 1. I showed pictures of.

Cut three poplar boards to size to form the vertical pilasters and horizontal frieze of the fireplace mantel. All combustible mantel surrounds and shelves must be kept at least 12 inches from the opening of your fireplace top and sides. Steps for building a custom mantel. The weeks are flying right on by.

Spread a canvas drop cloth onto the floor in front of the fireplace. Use a nail gun to nail the mantel shelf in place. Hire a plumber to run the gas line during the framing process and connect it to the fireplace 250 to 500. Floating mantle it s one room challenge week 4 already.

Join the boards together with glue and pocket screws. Secure with 1 inch finish nails image 2. Cut a bottom cap to fit tight to the bottom of the crown molding to give the mantle a solid appearance. Use a circular saw to cut a mantel shelf to sit atop the two columns.