Building A Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover.

Building a fireplace mantel over brick.

Here s the lumber we used to build it mantel. Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support. Here s my problem i want to change the red brick on the fireplace but i don t want to paint it nor do i want to permanently reface it. Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. I may want to revert back to the natural brick some day. I need something that can be easily removed. This is the magical moment.

Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height. This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live edge wooden mantel for a stunning makeover that would look great in any home. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Trim mantel color.

How to build a fireplace mantel. I will surely make the mantel cover to go over my marble mantel but stuck on a temporary cover of the bricks. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Watch the video above to see how to build a painted fireplace mantel yourself. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Shiplap white wall color. A simple clean shaker style mantel.

This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. 3 1x2x10 1 1x2x8 3 1x4x10 1 1x6x6 1 1x8x10 1 2x6x10 1. Brick fireplace makeover reveal.

The combination of white painted brick white molding on the mantel and a painted white frame around the mirror hanging above the fireplace create a beautiful trifecta of flawless farmhouse style. Fit your mantel onto the mantel support. The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall.