Building A Mantel Shelf For Fireplace

Join the boards together with glue and pocket screws.

Building a mantel shelf for fireplace.

Steps for building a custom mantel. Spread a canvas drop cloth onto the floor in front of the fireplace. If you plan on placing larger items atop your mantel shelf try a 6 mantel so you have ample space for décor. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done.

Wood fireplace mantel shelf design and finish changes can be made to fit your personal needs and preferences. It s decorative and practical for increased storage. Bottom of mantel assembly should be a minimum of 12 above the fire box opening. Cut a filler strip to fit behind each side of the mantel.

Mantel dimension changes may be required to fit the size of your fire place and firebox opening. Chunky white mantel on a stone fireplace. Cut three poplar boards to size to form the vertical pilasters and horizontal frieze of the fireplace mantel. Rout a rabbet into the back edges of the mantel so that it will overlap the wall tiles that surround the fireplace.

Then following the instructions on the kreg jig this one is my favorite jig for the width of the wood attach your 4 legs to the 4 length piece as shown above. Think of how wide you want your mantel to extend around your fireplace what colors you would like to use style of molding accents and the depth of the mantel shelf. Create a hollow box for your mantel. Cut 2 4 wood into one 4 length and four 6 lengths.