Mounting Wooden Mantle On Brick Wall

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

Mounting wooden mantle on brick wall.

Measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel. A 10 mantel should have 6 67 deep holes. First you will want to pre drill where the lag bolts will go in. Justin measured the mantel and wanted it centered on the brick and then measured the bolts evenly to fit the mantel for enough support.

Fasten the cleat to the brick with 2 inch concrete screws. Wrap a piece of masking tape around the bit three inches from the brick to serve as a depth gauge. 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. Pearl mantels berkley 62 in.

Install the mantel photo by kolin smith. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Mdf white full surround mantel model 520 48 243 08 243 08. Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick.

When applying the glue simply pace glue onto the wood surface in beads and then stick the wood to the brick. Slide the wood bit into one of the holes in the brick until the bit touches the wood. You ll need to hold the piece of wood in place until the glue is dry or you can also use masonry nails to hold the wood in place. Remove the old mantel.

Freestanding wood mantel in smooth white model ashfsmk w 338 87 338 87. Likewise you want the rods to penetrate about 2 3rds of the depth of the fireplace mantel. Drive 1 2in lag screws through each of the studs. Measure from the surface of the hearth and make a small mark on the brick at the height you want the shelf.

Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using. In general it is good to have the support rods go completely though the backing studs. Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support. Attach the side cleats in the same manner.

Locate the studs behind the brick stone or faux veneer. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud. Place marks on the grout line every 16. This needs to be done with amasonry bit as other bits will be eaten and dulled by the brick if you tried to use them.

Make sure the lower edge of the mantel will not be less than six inches from the upper. Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Drive the screws through the pilot holes you previously drilled in step 4.

Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.