Mounting Wooden Mantle On Brick Wall

Install the mantel photo by kolin smith.

Mounting wooden mantle on brick wall.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Justin measured the mantel and wanted it centered on the brick and then measured the bolts evenly to fit the mantel for enough support. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud. Mdf white full surround mantel model 520 48 243 08 243 08.

Measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel. A 10 mantel should have 6 67 deep holes. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Drive the screws through the pilot holes you previously drilled in step 4.

Measure from the surface of the hearth and make a small mark on the brick at the height you want the shelf. Slide the wood bit into one of the holes in the brick until the bit touches the wood. Pearl mantels berkley 62 in. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.

If you re attaching the mantel to a conventional wood stud wall use 3 inch decking screws instead of concrete screws. Freestanding wood mantel in smooth white model ashfsmk w 338 87 338 87. 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. First you will want to pre drill where the lag bolts will go in.

Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place. When applying the glue simply pace glue onto the wood surface in beads and then stick the wood to the brick. 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. Fasten the cleat to the brick with 2 inch concrete screws.

Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support. Wrap a piece of masking tape around the bit three inches from the brick to serve as a depth gauge. Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using. Drive 1 2in lag screws through each of the studs.

Remove the old mantel. Attach the side cleats in the same manner. 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. Likewise you want the rods to penetrate about 2 3rds of the depth of the fireplace mantel.

Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Make sure the lower edge of the mantel will not be less than six inches from the upper.

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