Creating A Fireplace Mantel

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Creating a fireplace mantel.

Initial design idea he liked came from blazingnailgun. If there is a. Using a compound miter saw cut the 2x4 lumber into 4x6 inch strips. Lets walk step by step in the creation of your new fireplace mantle.

Mantles are usually 60 inches off the floor. Mark the height for your mantle to mark the positioning of your new mantle you will need to measure the width and the height from the floor. Mix statement art with sculptural elements. What s your ideal decorating style.

Sometimes simple is best and this mantel from leanne ford interiors featured. How to create a fireplace mantel step 1. Chunky white mantel on a stone fireplace. Cut a board to size to fill the gap on the bottom of the mantel.

Place a drop cloth on the floor around the hearth to catch falling soot and debris. Locate and loosen the. A friend wanted a rustic looking wood mantle for a fireplace he was putting in so i did what i could. In order to secure the mantel to the wall and fireplace front you ll need to cut mounting blocks from scrap pieces of 2x4 lumber and install them along the wall.

Next use a measuring tape to determine where the top edge of each side of the mantel will meet the wall. With a tape measure mark a line 60 above the floor. In that vase we d definitely suggest taking a look at the way dreambook designs created this stunning fireplace surround and mantel that features a matching double set of shelves up the wall on either side. 13 diy fireplace mantel plans live edge wood mantel.

Rustic and weathered. Cut this board to the length of your mantel. This weather has made such a. Sunshine and temps in the 50s today.

This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live. Paint all the elements the same color then mount the shelf and brackets above the fireplace and the gingerbread beneath the shelf. Making items like this out of m. In this video i take a beech slab that mack and i milled last year and turn it into a floating fireplace mantle for a client.

Create a mantel made with a few supplies from a home improvement store. It s decorative and practical for increased storage. With just two hours a common board and a few tools you can build this fireplace. Creating a standard fireplace mantle from wood and crown molding of your choice can be a very worthy project.

Instructions cut the 10 boards to the appropriate length. Opt for a round. Start with a shelf and thick wood shelf brackets and decorative gingerbread flat pieces of carved wood. Two hour wood beam fireplace mantle.

Position the 2x4. Use wood glue and finishing nails to attach the two boards together.