Mounting Wooden Mantle On Brick Wall

Attach the side cleats in the same manner.

Mounting wooden mantle on brick wall.

When applying the glue simply pace glue onto the wood surface in beads and then stick the wood to the brick. Locate the studs behind the brick stone or faux veneer. Remove the old mantel. Wrap a piece of masking tape around the bit three inches from the brick to serve as a depth gauge.

Pearl mantels berkley 62 in. Freestanding wood mantel in smooth white model ashfsmk w 338 87 338 87. Slide the wood bit into one of the holes in the brick until the bit touches the wood. First you will want to pre drill where the lag bolts will go in.

Measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel. Justin measured the mantel and wanted it centered on the brick and then measured the bolts evenly to fit the mantel for enough support. Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick. Place marks on the grout line every 16.

Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Mdf white full surround mantel model 520 48 243 08 243 08. Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place. Drive 1 2in lag screws through each of the studs. Fasten the cleat to the brick with 2 inch concrete screws.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support. You ll need to hold the piece of wood in place until the glue is dry or you can also use masonry nails to hold the wood in place. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

If you re attaching the mantel to a conventional wood stud wall use 3 inch decking screws instead of concrete screws. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud. Make sure the lower edge of the mantel will not be less than six inches from the upper. Likewise you want the rods to penetrate about 2 3rds of the depth of the fireplace mantel.

In general it is good to have the support rods go completely though the backing studs. Measure from the surface of the hearth and make a small mark on the brick at the height you want the shelf. This needs to be done with amasonry bit as other bits will be eaten and dulled by the brick if you tried to use them. Install the mantel photo by kolin smith.

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