Outrageous Installing Mantle On Brick Fireplace Vinyl Storage Rack

We started with only three but then added two more for a total of five. Mark The Wall First decide how high you want to place the mantel the standard height of a mantel shelf is 5 feet above the ground and mark the height on the wall with chalk or a pencil. The ledger board required holes drilled through 4 of mortar and 2 into the foundation wall. Start by determining the mantel location and then finding suitable places to install. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Remove the old mantel. Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick. Installing a mantel is a multi-step process that wont take too long to complete especially if youre already familiar with using the tools. This project shows you how to install one sturdy enough to hold heavy objects. You will need to drill a 34- 1 hole.

This project shows you how to install one sturdy enough to hold heavy objects. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantels length. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. The basic premise of this method is that you are installing two shelf brackets in the form of steel rods that will support the mantel which will have two holes drilled in the back to accept the rods all of which will be hidden. One of the best ways to brighten a dark brick fireplace is by installing a floating mantel. Drill holes onto your mantel. You will need to drill a 34- 1 hole. Drill holes at each mark. The ledger board required holes drilled through 4 of mortar and 2 into the foundation wall.

You will drill two holes on the side that will be installed onto the metal dowel. This project shows you how to install one sturdy enough to hold heavy objects. This is what you will be installing your mantel onto. Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Insert lead sleeves into holes. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantels length. One of the best ways to brighten a dark brick fireplace is by installing a floating mantel. We started with only three but then added two more for a total of five.

3 Temporarily attach your template board to your fireplace using appropriate masonry screws. Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick. This project shows you how to install one sturdy enough to hold heavy objects. Installing a mantel is a multi-step process that wont take too long to complete especially if youre already familiar with using the tools. Lift the mantel and position it in place aligning the holes in the back of the mantel with the support rods. Do not drill into the fireplace flue Once the mantel location was decided upon we had to map out the holes for the bolts. You will drill two holes on the side that will be installed onto the metal dowel. 4 Drill holes in your fireplace using the holes in your template as your guide. We started with only three but then added two more for a total of five. You will need to drill a 34- 1 hole.

Measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel. Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support. 4 Drill holes in your fireplace using the holes in your template as your guide. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantels length. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick. Push the mantel onto the rods until the back of the mantle is against the bricks. Drill holes onto your mantel. We started with only three but then added two more for a total of five. You will need to drill a 34- 1 hole.