How to attach a mantel to a wood fireplace in a brick wall.
Installing mantle on brick fireplace.
Note that our fireplace is a masonry or brick fireplace covered with cement board and a concrete overlay.
The original fireplace is actually only about to the top of that gas fireplace insert.
The brick that you see is actually a facade that was built out of 2x4s and plywood and then brick was attached to the front of the plywood.
Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.
So a little back story about our fireplace.
Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.
Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.
If you have a fireplace surround that is constructed with wood beams you would not want to follow this tutorial you would use a method involving locating the studs and using them to anchor your mantel.
Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.
My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom.
Place marks on the grout line every 16.
Ok now for the actual installation of the mantel.
Fireplace mantels are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement the style of the bricks on your wood burning fireplace.