Diy Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

Place marks on the grout line every 16.

Diy fireplace mantel over brick.

Stain will soak into the brick and paint has the potential to be scratched off. This is the perfect rustic mantelpiece for any fireplace in a home with farmhouse warm minimalist or earthy decor. I ve never been a huge fan of our brick fireplace. Most significantly she added spacious built ins on both sides of the fireplace to show off fun pretty objets d art as well as functional covered storage below.

Brick fireplace ideas often hinge on a great mantel. Since the crown molding was prefinished cherry wood we made sure the surface was clean and then used zinsser bin shellac primer. The large 8 by 8 cut of wood makes a perfect statement piece to hang over a fireplace. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. You need to stain your brick instead of painting. This diy rustic fireplace mantel has all the charm of reclaimed wood but it s inexpensive and easy to make using basic lumber and supplies. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.

I ve made lots of improvements to it over the years. Next was caulk nail screw filler sanding and priming. You can install your mantel right on the wall but mine was going to be on brick and i wanted it white. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look.

This plan works great with gas or wood fireplaces but can also be used over a wood burning stove. It s really big and awkwardly placed in the room right up against the kitchen peninsula. For me that meant staining our fireplace white beforehand. Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick.

You ll make quite the statement with this extra long fireplace mantel up against a brick wall. The wooden mantel stretches across the whole length of the brick wall giving you lots of room for your decor.