Diy Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

This is the perfect rustic mantelpiece for any fireplace in a home with farmhouse warm minimalist or earthy decor.

Diy fireplace mantel over brick.

Next was caulk nail screw filler sanding and priming. I ve never been a huge fan of our brick fireplace. The wooden mantel stretches across the whole length of the brick wall giving you lots of room for your decor. You need to stain your brick instead of painting.

Stain will soak into the brick and paint has the potential to be scratched off. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look. Diy mantel for a brick fireplace do you have the kind of old but stellar mid century house that has a lovely brick fireplace but although you love that original element you can t help feeling like adding a slightly more modern looking piece to the mix might make the space feel a little more updated. 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. I ve made lots of improvements to it over the years. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. For me that meant staining our fireplace white beforehand.

Place marks on the grout line every 16. This plan works great with gas or wood fireplaces but can also be used over a wood burning stove. 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. You can install your mantel right on the wall but mine was going to be on brick and i wanted it white.

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. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Cottage living room features wood beamed ceiling over a shiplap clad fireplace with brick surround fitted with rustic chunky mantle lined with seashells and art with alcoves on either side filled with reading nooks boasting built in benches with drawers flanked by built in bookcases.

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. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.