Mounting A Mantle On Stud Wall

The easiest way to find a wall stud is to use a stud finder which can be purchased from a local home improvement store.

Mounting a mantle on stud wall.

When you are hanging heavy objects such as a mantel you want to make sure that you hang the object on the studs. If you are working on a stone surface use masonry anchors instead of drywall screws. Brackets will need to be screwed in but mounting boards can be attached to the wall with a construction grade adhesive. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.

For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud. 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. Drive 1 2 or 3 4 inch rebar rods or lag screws into pilot holes drilled into the studs. Complete the rest of the fireplace.

So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one. How to install a floating mantel the easy way. Stud supported corbel method start with corbels that are. You should use drywall screws in conjunction with the adhesive for the strongest bond.

Run bolts through the corbel and the stud. The nails must be long enough to penetrate at least 1 inch into the drywall. 2 inches stud width masonry width mantel depth 1 to 2 inches. For best support drive them all.

Squeeze a moderate amount of adhesive into each of the holes in the back of the mantel then lift the mantel and position it into place aligning the holes in the back of the mantel with the. Drill holes half of height of your beam. Holding your drill at a 45 degree angle downward drill a pilot hole through the shelf and drywall and into the stud. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall.

Studs are evenly spaced behind walls. Install a finishing nail into each of the pilot holes with a nail gun or hammer. My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom. Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place.

Drill pilot holes into the template board not attached to the wall at this point at the locations of the studs. Attach the template board to the wall using 2 screws on the outermost studs. The mantel needs to anchor to the studs in the wall above the fireplace. Wall studs are meant to support and hold up dry wall on interior walls.

Locate the studs and mark. These nails will secure the mantle in place.