Mounting A Mantle On Stud Wall

When you are hanging heavy objects such as a mantel you want to make sure that you hang the object on the studs.

Mounting a mantle on stud wall.

You should use drywall screws in conjunction with the adhesive for the strongest bond. Complete the rest of the fireplace. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Run bolts through the corbel and the stud.

How to install a floating mantel the easy way. Stud supported corbel method start with corbels that are. If you are working on a stone surface use masonry anchors instead of drywall screws. The nails must be long enough to penetrate at least 1 inch into the drywall.

Attach the template board to the wall using 2 screws on the outermost studs. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud. Drill pilot holes into the template board not attached to the wall at this point at the locations of the studs. So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one.

Carefully cut out a tight notch from the corbel in which the stud will sit. Install a finishing nail into each of the pilot holes with a nail gun or hammer. Wall studs are meant to support and hold up dry wall on interior walls. 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. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset. Drill holes half of height of your beam. The easiest way to find a wall stud is to use a stud finder which can be purchased from a local home improvement store.

These nails will secure the mantle in place. Locate the studs and mark. Brackets will need to be screwed in but mounting boards can be attached to the wall with a construction grade adhesive. Lift the mantle back into place.

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. Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place. 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.

Studs are evenly spaced behind walls. Holding your drill at a 45 degree angle downward drill a pilot hole through the shelf and drywall and into the stud.