Cut this board to the length of your mantel.
Diy wood mantel on brick fireplace.
Materials needed common board we used 6 x10 trigger clamps 16 gauge finishing nails if you have a nail gun or 6d 1 5 finish nails with nail set.
You can install your mantel right on the wall but mine was.
13 diy fireplace mantel plans live edge wood mantel.
For me that meant staining our fireplace white beforehand.
Rustic and weathered.
Attach with wood glue and finishing nails.
Attach with wood.
Two hour wood beam fireplace mantle.
Circular saw or mitre saw wood stain i used this stain foam brush and rag to apply stain.
This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live.
Create a hollow box for your mantel.
2 1 x 6 x 8 ft.
Instructions cut the 10 boards to the appropriate length.
Use wood glue and finishing nails to attach the two boards together.
Board 1 1 4 inch brad nails wood glue stain and finish.
Attach your shelf.
How to build a floating mantel or shelf.
Cut a board to size to fill the gap on the bottom of the mantel.