How To Make A Fireplace Mantel Out Of Boxes

Materials for rustic fireplace mantel.

How to make a fireplace mantel out of boxes.

You can use decorative corbels to customize your look. Again we kind of just boxed it out this time using 1 2 inch mdf. This lampasas stone is everywhere in texas and our fireplace is no exception. Chunky white mantel on a stone fireplace.

220 grit sandpaper. A safe route is to make it 12 longer than the fireplace box. It s decorative and practical for increased storage. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep.

Determine the size of your boxes by measuring the distance from the brick to the edge of the mantel and then from the mantel to the floor. Some make it just larger that the firebox. The majority of mantels we sell are from 66 78 but we make every mantel custom to your unique space. Today i m going to show you step by step how to build a box beam mantel.

Two 12 x 12 squares of wood veneer. This old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner build a custom fireplace mantel. Two 8 long 1 x 10 pine boards for front and top of mantel. Hammer or nail gun.

The back of the mantel is left open and hung on to the wall using a cleat. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscribe t. We attached the side pieces first then nailed the front piece in. One 8 long 1 x 4 pine board for bottom of mantel.

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. 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. This diy wood mantel is totally renter friendly easy to complete in an afternoon and easy on the wallet. This mantel has the look of a rustic beam and is relatively easy and inexpensive to build.

1 x 2 scrap boards. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. Dark walnut stain and rag to apply. 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.

For instance if your fireplace box is 42 then you would order a 56 long mantel. Easy diy wood fireplace mantel. How to build a fireplace mantel from a blossoming life.