Mounting A Mantle On Stud Wall

For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud.

Mounting a mantle on stud wall.

Drill holes half of height of your beam. Our beam was 6 tall so nate drilled down 3 determine desired height of your mantel. Brackets will need to be screwed in but mounting boards can be attached to the wall with a construction grade adhesive. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.

When you are hanging heavy objects such as a mantel you want to make sure that you hang the object on the studs. These nails will secure the mantle in place. Complete the rest of the fireplace. Drill pilot holes into the template board not attached to the wall at this point at the locations of the studs.

For best support drive them all. Drive 1 2 or 3 4 inch rebar rods or lag screws into pilot holes drilled into the studs. Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place. So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one.

Stud supported corbel method start with corbels that are. The nails must be long enough to penetrate at least 1 inch into the drywall. Holding your drill at a 45 degree angle downward drill a pilot hole through the shelf and drywall and into the stud. 2 inches stud width masonry width mantel depth 1 to 2 inches.

For stone or brick walls insert the lag bolts sleeves into the pilot holes then drive the lag bolts into the sleeves with a lag screwdriver. The easiest way to find a wall stud is to use a stud finder which can be purchased from a local home improvement store. Wall studs are meant to support and hold up dry wall on interior walls. Locate the studs and mark.

The mantel needs to anchor to the studs in the wall above the fireplace. Squeeze a moderate amount of adhesive into each of the holes in the back of the mantel then lift the mantel and position it into place aligning the holes in the back of the mantel with the. Lift the mantle back into place. Install a finishing nail into each of the pilot holes with a nail gun or hammer.

If you are working on a stone surface use masonry anchors instead of drywall screws. How to install a floating mantel the easy way. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Attach the template board to the wall using 2 screws on the outermost studs.

Studs are evenly spaced behind walls. Carefully cut out a tight notch from the corbel in which the stud will sit.