Adding A Mantel To A Stone Fireplace

Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Adding a mantel to a stone fireplace. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Mantels added to a stone fireplace can be painted to match the home s painting décor or stained and varnished to provide a more cozy and rustic look. It s important to remember that the top of the mantle will be resting on top of your 2 4 and will be hanging down about another 5 inches.

Cut a 1x8 to length and add wood glue to the ends. If so remove it first and then remove enough stone below to accommodate the new mantel. Drive in 2 1 2 screws to secure the 2x4 image 2.

Create the new mantel clamp a 2x4 to the existing mantel and pre drill holes through both pieces of wood image 1. The existing mantel appears to be recessed into the stone. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.

Then have the stone cut and laid back to the new mantel. This kind of fireplace mantel is worth considering if you want a modern and clean looking fireplace. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

Don t forget to use a leveler and get it nice and level. Hold up the paneling to the stone and run your small piece of wood with the pencil in it along the stone this is the scribing part and the pencil will be marking the paneling as it follows the stone thus creating your pattern. I slid the mantel over the cleat that i built on the stone and drove 2 wood screws from the sides and top of the mantel into the 2 4 s underneath.

Each hole should be drilled about 4 to 5 inches deep. Drill a hole in the stone fireplace using a mason drill bit. This will give you a more finished original appearance.

If painting wooden mantels must be primed with primmer paint for the best results. Drill a set of holes in the stone where you will attach the wood mantel. Now attach the short 2 4 pieces to the 2 4 on the stone with 2 1 2 pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Cut the rebar to size. The mantel is made entirely of stone. How to hang a wood mantel on a stone fireplace using rebar before after 1.

It s time to hang the mantel now. Allow primer to dry before applying the first of several coats of oil based paint or enamel paint. Insert the rebar into the hole on the stone and hold in place to allow liquid nail to.

Put one on each end and the other two splitting center. Since the mantel has a light and neutral color it allows the fireplace to stand out. These should be spaced at least 10 to 12 inches away from the flue and you will need 3 to 4 of them.

We first held up the 4 5 foot long 2 4 against the fireplace and drew a line with a pencil of where we wanted it to go. Fill hole with fuz it liquid nail.