How do I hang a floating shelf on a brick fireplace?

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Ho do I hang a faux floating beam to a brick fireplace?

Annie · Answer

You can screw in fasteners but I would be a bit scared of making the shelf and contents too heavy. What about some cool looking metal supports to help hold the weight?

Lifestyles Homes · Answer

If you’ve not built it yet, the key is the make the “c” shaped box beam so that the inside of the box fits over 4x4 or 2x4 blocking that are cemented and masonry-nailed to the bricks.

Then screw through through the bottom (I would pilot-hole it first) into the blocking.

Beth · Answer

Here's a good tutorial on this topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZdJ-ix0Vwo

Mogie · Answer

You can drill into either but you'll need to use a drill bit made for brick or mortar. I would ask someone at the hardware store. Also you'll need screws made for brick.

Sharon · Answer

You will need to rent a hammer drill at a local equipment rental shop or Home Depot with a large masonry bit, and then purchase threaded bolts to fit those holes and epoxy glue them in..... then drill matching holes into the shelf and once the glue has set up on the brick end . epoxy the other end in.... if the bolt you got are very long you may need to cut them down a bit using a sawzaw with metal blade or a hacksaw. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip1ylTo4qMU

William · Answer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt7S8WNwPBM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUrOKPD8-rs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lv6gruY7HE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWVVR4cgpdQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF65T1Yupus

Fiddledd224 · Answer

Take a photo of the fireplace and the beam (with dimensions and weight) to your hardware store or home improvement store and ask for their recommendations for the best results.

Simple Nature Decor · Answer

This is a great video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hsXFhxS8fc

Simple Nature Decor · Answer

Here are some more ideas https://homeguides.sfgate.com/put-up-shelves-brick-wall-31530.html

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