Installing Mantle On Brick Fireplace

Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.

Installing mantle on brick fireplace.

Note that our fireplace is a masonry or brick fireplace covered with cement board and a concrete overlay. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom. How to install a floating mantel the easy way.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Ok now for the actual installation of the mantel. If you have a fireplace surround that is constructed with wood beams you would not want to follow this tutorial you would use a method involving locating the studs and using them to anchor your mantel. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one. How to attach a mantel to a wood fireplace in a brick wall. The brick that you see is actually a facade that was built out of 2x4s and plywood and then brick was attached to the front of the plywood. The original fireplace is actually only about to the top of that gas fireplace insert.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.