This is a fairly simple diy project that you can do with a few common woodworking tools.
Floating mantel on brick fireplace.
Aug 30 2020 explore josew s board floating fireplace mantel on pinterest.
You ve heard of floating shelves.
If the floating mantel will be mounted to brick or stone you will need to use special masonry tools and hardware such as a hammer drill and concrete screws.
The ambrosia maple floating shelf is designed to the ambrosia maple floating shelf is designed to bring a rustic element to any room.
And excitingly this marks the very first completed project of the beam house.
Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.
Floating mantel for a modern rustic fireplace.
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I knew i wanted to do a floating mantel diy but when i sat down to figure out how to install a wood beam as a fireplace mantle i was a little stumped.
Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.
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Use this as a shelf or as a mantel above a fireplace.
Nov 30 2016 explore luz ortiz s board floating mantel on pinterest.
Easy diy floating wood mantel on brick fireplace.
Make this solid one piece looking rustic mantel for right around 40.
Ambrosia maple wood features oblong and gray hued bores that run with the grain of the wood leaving a distinct coloration and texture.
Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.
Floating mantels look amazing with all fireplaces but they re especially nice with brick.
Place marks on the grout line every 16.
Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.
Today s diy project of a floating wood mantle on a brick fireplace is suuuper easy like it will take you just a day to do.
I love the look of a floating mantel.
If the floating mantel will be mounted to drywall you will need to locate the wall studs and mount the mantel to those for additional support.
There weren t really any tutorials that i found online showing how to attach a mantel to a brick fireplace so i had to figure it out on my own.