Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick. Brick fireplace makeover reveal. Fit your mantel onto the mantel support. I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day. Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support.

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. Shiplap white wall color. I will surely make the mantel cover to go over my marble mantel but stuck on a temporary cover of the bricks. Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel.

Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile. I need something that can be easily removed. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.

This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. A simple clean shaker style mantel. Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself. How to build a fireplace mantel.

And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. 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. Trim mantel color.

3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support. The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall. Determine the height of the mantle on the 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. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. 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.