Make this solid one piece looking rustic mantel for right around 40.
Floating mantel on brick fireplace.
Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.
I knew i wanted to do a floating mantel diy but when i sat down to figure out how to install a wood beam as a fireplace mantle i was a little stumped.
I love the look of a floating mantel.
Use this as a shelf or as a mantel above a fireplace.
This is a fairly simple diy project that you can do with a few common woodworking tools.
And excitingly this marks the very first completed project of the beam house.
Today s diy project of a floating wood mantle on a brick fireplace is suuuper easy like it will take you just a day to do.
You ve heard of floating shelves.
Brick can look dated or old fashioned but a floating mantel is just the thing to update a brick fireplace to make it look modern.
Easy diy floating wood mantel on brick fireplace.
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Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.
If the floating mantel will be mounted to brick or stone you will need to use special masonry tools and hardware such as a hammer drill and concrete screws.
Floating mantel for a modern rustic fireplace.
Ambrosia maple wood features oblong and gray hued bores that run with the grain of the wood leaving a distinct coloration and texture.
There weren t really any tutorials that i found online showing how to attach a mantel to a brick fireplace so i had to figure it out on my own.
Floating mantels look amazing with all fireplaces but they re especially nice with brick.
Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.
If the floating mantel will be mounted to drywall you will need to locate the wall studs and mount the mantel to those for additional support.
The ambrosia maple floating shelf is designed to the ambrosia maple floating shelf is designed to bring a rustic element to any room.
Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.
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Place marks on the grout line every 16.
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