Fireplace Mantle
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My gas fireplace has no mantle. I know you can purchase them but they are expensive. Anyone have ideas on how to build my own and how do I attach it?
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Easy and what are you attaching to? Sheetrock? Brick? Tile? Stone?
See if these links help . . .
https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-build-wood-mantel
http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/masonry-and-tiling/how-to-create-a-fireplace-mantel
https://www.homestoriesatoz.com/diy/how-to-build-a-box-beam-mantel.html
Have a friend that used a slab of wood cut down to fit above the fireplace. They made sure that the wooden mantle was high enough so it wasn't a fire hazard. They stained it to keep the natural look. Nice job.
A 4x4 cut to length and secured with lag bolts is a quick and simple solution.
Select the width and length that you want, finish it to your desired taste and then attach with the proper screws, whether it is stone, rock or drywall. Use "L" Brackets underneath to hold the shelf.
Below are posts from Hometalk. Click on link to see all the great ideas.
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