Stunning Making A Fireplace Mantel
The mantel shelf is the next component to be attached.
Making a fireplace mantel. Heres a quick sketch with the dimensions but I suspect these measurements will vary for you depending on the size of your mantel. This is a fairly simple DIY project that you can do with a few common woodworking tools. The drab featureless tile surrounding the fireplace has been replaced with a stunning artisan tile that catches the eye the minute you walk into the room.
No matter if you have a fireplace or not you can build your own mantel for an existing fireplace or create a faux fireplace. Striking Tile Surround Fireplace. 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.
Secure with 1-inch finish nails Image 2. 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. Let stand for 24 hours or until dry.
Wrap the surrounding area of your fireplace with painters plastic to make sure that you dont make a mess on the carpet. Use interior grade spackle to fill in nail holes and any small imperfections in the wood. Youll likely use a 16 board for the framework and the 110 for the front piece.
With this gorgeous makeover from Love Renovations a live edge wood mantel now graces the top of this fireplace. All you need to do to is to follow these steps. To do this youll have to cut the mantel shelf to dimensions using a circular saw.
DIY Fireplace Mantel Video Demonstration. This one however is more elaborate. Now place the mantel shelf to rest on the designated molding and nail in place.