Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

A simple clean shaker style mantel.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

This is the magical moment. 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. The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall. Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself. 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. Trim mantel color.

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. I need something that can be easily removed. Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height. Fit your mantel onto the mantel support.

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. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile. I will surely make the mantel cover to go over my marble mantel but stuck on a temporary cover of the bricks.

3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1. Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel. And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. How to build a fireplace mantel.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Place marks on the grout line every 16. This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day.

Shiplap white wall color. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support.