Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

How to build a fireplace mantel. Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself. Here s the lumber we used to build it 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.

Brick fireplace makeover reveal. Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height. The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall. 3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1.

Trim mantel color. A simple clean shaker style mantel. Place marks on the grout line every 16. I need something that can be easily removed.

And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. Shiplap white wall color. The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic.

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 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. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. This is the magical moment. Fit your mantel onto the mantel support.