Mounting Wooden Mantle On Brick Wall

Install the mantel photo by kolin smith.

Mounting wooden mantle on brick wall.

Place marks on the grout line every 16. Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support. First you will want to pre drill where the lag bolts will go in. Drive the screws through the pilot holes you previously drilled in step 4.

Mdf white full surround mantel model 520 48 243 08 243 08. Likewise you want the rods to penetrate about 2 3rds of the depth of the fireplace mantel. Justin measured the mantel and wanted it centered on the brick and then measured the bolts evenly to fit the mantel for enough support. In general it is good to have the support rods go completely though the backing studs.

Wrap a piece of masking tape around the bit three inches from the brick to serve as a depth gauge. If you re attaching the mantel to a conventional wood stud wall use 3 inch decking screws instead of concrete screws. Drive 1 2in lag screws through each of the studs. Attach the side cleats in the same manner.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. 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. Fasten the cleat to the brick with 2 inch concrete screws.

Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. 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. 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. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Measure from the surface of the hearth and make a small mark on the brick at the height you want the shelf. Freestanding wood mantel in smooth white model ashfsmk w 338 87 338 87. Remove the old mantel.

Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick. Pearl mantels berkley 62 in. Make sure the lower edge of the mantel will not be less than six inches from the upper. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall.

Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using. Locate the studs behind the brick stone or faux veneer. 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. A 10 mantel should have 6 67 deep holes.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.