How to remove current fireplace surround and or mantel?
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Whatever you do, you're going to have to use some force to release it. Use a hammer first to try and get the mantel off, then use a crowbar to pry it all from the wall. Be mindful that you are going to have to do some repair work on the wall afterward.
You will need a hammer , pry bar, utility knife.
First cut any caulking that would be at the wall between the wood and wall.
Put the pry bar just under the front of the top shelf and use the hammer to push the pry bar between the shelf and moulding then pry upwards and repeat pulling the rest off off . You will have damage to the drywall no matter how careful you are .patch the drywall and install what you like
Ron Callighan
Here are a couple of links about how to do this, it looks very doable, good luck!
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/remove-fireplace-mantel-27622.html
https://www.hunker.com/13402591/how-to-remove-a-fireplace-mantel
Hello Carla; For what it is worth, I Love your Fireplace!!!
It resembles an Antique one that I enjoyed, while staying in a Home in England.......
More than likely, you will have a hard time getting the Mantel off of the wall.
I would suggest that you try using a crowbar.
Is there anyway instead that you could repaint the Mantel???
It really looks so Lovely!!!
I hope that this helps you, and gives you ideas!!! Take Care!
I would first score around the fireplace to break the seal of any painting done. Then I would look for any indentations on the surface to see if you can find screws. They make have added filler so it might just be a slight concave indentation. Remove the filler if you find them.
If not check the mantel real carefully cause this is usually the last piece added on, remove it first. The mantel could be on anchor bolts so once the paint is free, you should be able to pry it loose. If need be get a pry bar, and put a piece of wood against the wall to prevent damage. Once the mantel is removed you should be able to look behind the surround uprights to see how they are fastened to the wall.
You might also contact an architectural recycler and have them come give you an estimate for removal. They get to keep the surround and sell it. You might also try Habitat for Humanity Restore too.
Hello Carla; You are Welcome.
Please tell Hubby what I said about that the Mantel, as it truly looks like an Antique one, in England!!!
What if you repainted it White, but did it in a watered down white.
This would be watered way down so that the brown would still show through.
It would look White-washed, and it would look like an Antique, still.
Good Luck with what you do decide to do. Take Care!