Build Mantel Over Brick Fireplace

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.

Build mantel over brick fireplace.

This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. Next was caulk nail screw filler sanding and priming since the crown molding was prefinished cherry wood we made sure the surface was clean and then used zinsser bin shellac primer this primer adheres really well and sands beautifully. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. This is a fairly simple diy project that you can do with a few common woodworking tools.

Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height. Make this solid one piece looking rustic mantel for right around 40. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Fit your mantel onto the mantel support. Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.