Installing Mantle On Brick Fireplace

The original fireplace is actually only about to the top of that gas fireplace insert.

Installing mantle on brick fireplace.

The brick that you see is actually a facade that was built out of 2x4s and plywood and then brick was attached to the front of the plywood. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset. My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom. So a little back story about our fireplace.

Note that our fireplace is a masonry or brick fireplace covered with cement board and a concrete overlay. How to install a floating mantel the easy way. Place marks on the grout line every 16. If you have a fireplace surround that is constructed with wood beams you would not want to follow this tutorial you would use a method involving locating the studs and using them to anchor your mantel.

Fireplace mantels are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement the style of the bricks on your wood burning fireplace. How to attach a mantel to a wood fireplace in a brick wall. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. 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.