Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

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Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. 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.

Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself. Trim mantel color. 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. How to build a fireplace mantel.

This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. 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. Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel. Place marks on the grout line every 16.

Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. This is the magical moment. Brick fireplace makeover reveal. I will surely make the mantel cover to go over my marble mantel but stuck on a temporary cover of the bricks.

Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support. A simple clean shaker style mantel.

Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support. Shiplap white wall color.

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 need something that can be easily removed. 3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1.