Hanging the wood mantel. Honestly it was beautiful before i changed it it just wasnt quite my style.
Heres a quick sketch with the dimensions but i suspect these measurements will vary for you depending on the size of your mantel.
How to make a wood mantel.
Easy diy wood mantel diy wood mantel tools.
How to make your own wood mantel have you ever looked at something in your home a million times and wondered how to update it.
Next use the table saw to cut a 1x12 foot plank of wood to the proper depth using the miter setting to miter the front at a 45 degree angle.
Keep in mind this will.
Cut a long strip of wood out of the back of the wood beam.
When selecting lumber make sure to stand each board up.
How to make your own fireplace mantel.
Youll likely use a 16 board for the framework and the 110 for the front piece.
Keep in mind that the top and the sides of the mantel should be the same depth.
For the top piece we used a 1x12.
Next we measured each side and nailed a 1x6 to the top piece of wood once they were cut to size.
We measured and cut that to size then nailed it into the existing mantel top using 1 12 brad nails.
If you use pine for example which has little grain painting it will not ruin its appearance.
Basically youre building a 5 sided box.
Use wood glue and brad nails to join the boards together.
Start with baseboard at the bottom add crown molding at the top then add astragal molding below the crown molding and along the bottom of the breast.
Although staining a wood mantel is common its also possible to paint the mantel a color to suit the room.
Miter and nail trim to the mantel according to the diagram below.
Thats how i have felt about my corner fireplace since i moved in.
To hang the wood mantel i secured 2 pieces of 24s cut down to fit.
Using my miter saw i cut my 8 foot piece of 1 x 8 lumber down to 68.
Miter and nail the doorstop to the mantels interior edges to finish the return to the surround.
Essentially we just wrapped her existing mantel top with wood.
Initial design idea he liked came from blazingnailgun.
Painted mantels are best if their wood is low quality or has little character in the way of grain and knots.
A friend wanted a rustic looking wood mantle for a fireplace he was putting in so i did what i could.
Step 5 attach the shelf.
Find or buy a long beam square or rectangular of reclaimed wood and cut it to match the width of your fireplace.
The width should be at least half as long as.
First use a measuring tape and pencil to measure and mark the mantel top to size.
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