Asked on Nov 08, 2015
How to make a mantle for my fireplace
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My fireplace doesn't have a mantle. I want to make one? Help
7 answers
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www.diynetwork.com/how to skills-how to build a fireplace mantel
Janet Pizaro
on Nov 08, 2015
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If you have basic woodworking skills to make a wood box you can make a mantel. Think of the mantel as three long boxes. To for the legs and one a bit wider for the top. You can then add basic trims, let it plain or go over the top. Here's my mantel that's over the top. http://countrydesignstyle.com/scrap-wood-mantel/ I've made lots of mantels over the years for clients. Now I enjoy helping others build mantels.
Country Design Style-Jeanette
on Nov 08, 2015
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Here you go.
Dawn Caldwell
on Nov 09, 2015
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I wouldn't do an entire mantel. I would do a thick shelf with thick wooden brackets. You will need to redo the wiring in front so the shelf can be attached.
Charro
on Nov 12, 2015
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You can also do a floating mantle with corbels for brackets, one piece of wood is attached to the wall sticking out far enough to slide the mantle box over the wood and attach with screws on bottom and top if you feel would be more secure, some fancy trim and there you have it. Search here on Hometalk, type in floating mantle and there are several tutorials, you can also do the floating mantel with metal anchors.
Kincaid99
on Nov 14, 2015
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Thanks for the ideas!! I appreciate all the help!
Dawn Caldwell
on Nov 14, 2015
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How do I expand and read a whole comment ?
Linda
on Oct 01, 2016
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