by KATREE
I want to put a mantel over my fireplace .
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Do I make it the with of the fireplace or larger??
5 answers
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![Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA]()
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Dec 08, 2017
A few inches wider than the width of the tiles surrounding the firebox. Here are a couple links to help you out!https://www.hunker.com/12316270/how-to-size-a-fireplace-mantel-to-a-roomhttps://www.northlineexpress.com/how-to-measure-for-fireplace-mantels.html -
![Ann|The Apple Street Cottage]()
Ann|The Apple Street Cottage
on Dec 08, 2017
I would make it a little wider. -
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Lisa S.
on Dec 08, 2017
A little wider -
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Dfm
on Dec 08, 2017
do a mock up...take painters low tac tape....out line where it's suggested to be, and how thick it is. mantels usually cap the the tile sruround. -
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Janet Panos
on Dec 08, 2017
Hello! Your mantel should be wider than the fireplace opening, but not as wide as nor wider than the brick surround.
Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Dec 08, 2017
Ann|The Apple Street Cottage
on Dec 08, 2017
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