Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support. Place marks on the grout line every 16. And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall.

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

Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel. Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself. I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day. 3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. Brick fireplace makeover reveal. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile.

I need something that can be easily removed. This is the magical moment. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height.

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. Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support. Trim mantel color. How to build a fireplace mantel.

A simple clean shaker style mantel. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. 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.