How To Make A Fireplace Mantel Out Of Boxes

Two 8 long 1 x 10 pine boards for front and top of mantel.

How to make a fireplace mantel out of boxes.

For instance if your fireplace box is 42 then you would order a 56 long mantel. This lampasas stone is everywhere in texas and our fireplace is no exception. This diy fireplace mantel plan takes you through each step of picking out the lumber measuring and cutting the wood assembling the mantel adding a stain finish and then finally hanging it up. You can use decorative corbels to customize your look.

Again we kind of just boxed it out this time using 1 2 inch mdf. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. Two 12 x 12 squares of wood veneer. Chunky white mantel on a stone fireplace.

To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. Materials for rustic fireplace mantel. Hammer or nail gun. Dark walnut stain and rag to apply.

We attached the side pieces first then nailed the front piece in. This diy wood mantel is totally renter friendly easy to complete in an afternoon and easy on the wallet. It s decorative and practical for increased storage. A safe route is to make it 12 longer than the fireplace box.

One 8 long 1 x 4 pine board for bottom of mantel. Easy diy wood fireplace mantel. The majority of mantels we sell are from 66 78 but we make every mantel custom to your unique space. Once the mantel was built it was easy to figure out how far out we needed the build the rest of the surround.

How to build a fireplace mantel from a blossoming life. You forge ahead and make your own. Then we added 1 x 4 pieces to the bottom of the vertical sides to create some depth. This old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner build a custom fireplace mantel.

See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscribe t. Some make it just larger that the firebox. 220 grit sandpaper. The back of the mantel is left open and hung on to the wall using a cleat.

Today i m going to show you step by step how to build a box beam mantel. In that vase we d definitely suggest taking a look at the way dreambook designs created this stunning fireplace surround and mantel that features a matching double set of shelves up the wall on either side. We haven t used our fireplace in the 2 years we ve lived here and as much as i complain about the sweltering three digit summers i do love the 70º winters.