Hello one of the first places I like to look for building plans is Ana white’s website. Here’s a link to get you started. Please feel free to browse around to see if there’s an alternative project that might be suitable for your needs.
I have a gas fireplace with stone surround. I built a shelf and a box under that. A 2x4 was screwed to the wall studs and the mantle was slipped over the 2x4 and fastened with a couple of screws.
We replaced our old marble mantel & now I would like to repurpose it. The piece measures 8" x 1 1/4" x 6'. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi Anne, here's a lovely tutorial: https://lovegrowswild.com/2019/03/diy-mantel-tutorial/
Anne: maybe this will help
https://remingtonavenue.com/25-diy-wood-mantel.html
This is a helpful tutorial: https://remingtonavenue.com/25-diy-wood-mantel.html
This looks like a useful tutorial, too: https://www.runtoradiance.com/how-to-install-a-floating-mantle/
There are a lot of different styles, but this one is simple and clean: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDakn_gJ8Yo
We built a very simple one as part of this project: https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2019/05/how-to-build-faux-fireplace-in-corner.html
This should help https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-build-a-fireplace/
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/diy-rustic-beam-mantel-44276485
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/fireplaces-mantels/wood-mantel-44262975
https://www.pinterest.com/sunshineskyblue/diy-fireplace-mantel/
DIY Rustic Beam Mantel
Wood Mantel
Hi Anne, here is a video I hope will help you build fireplace mantel.
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Hello one of the first places I like to look for building plans is Ana white’s website. Here’s a link to get you started. Please feel free to browse around to see if there’s an alternative project that might be suitable for your needs.
https://www.ana-white.com/community-projects/mantle
I have a gas fireplace with stone surround. I built a shelf and a box under that. A 2x4 was screwed to the wall studs and the mantle was slipped over the 2x4 and fastened with a couple of screws.
Hi Anne, there are lots of posts here on building a fireplace mantel.
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=build%20fireplace%20mantel
Here is a fun one: https://www.lovelyetc.com/diy-rustic-fireplace-mantel-the-cure-for-a-boring-fireplace/
Most importantly is how to attach it.
If your mortar is old and not strong then you’ll need to drill holes in the brick and those drill bits and accompanying “mollies” are required.