Mounting Wooden Mantle On Brick Wall

A 10 mantel should have 6 67 deep holes.

Mounting wooden mantle on brick wall.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Measure from the surface of the hearth and make a small mark on the brick at the height you want the shelf. 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. First you will want to pre drill where the lag bolts will go in.

Wrap a piece of masking tape around the bit three inches from the brick to serve as a depth gauge. Drive the screws through the pilot holes you previously drilled in step 4. When applying the glue simply pace glue onto the wood surface in beads and then stick the wood to the brick. Drive 1 2in lag screws through each of the studs.

Measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel. Install the mantel photo by kolin smith. Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support. Pearl mantels berkley 62 in.

Justin measured the mantel and wanted it centered on the brick and then measured the bolts evenly to fit the mantel for enough support. In general it is good to have the support rods go completely though the backing studs. Mdf white full surround mantel model 520 48 243 08 243 08. Likewise you want the rods to penetrate about 2 3rds of the depth of the fireplace mantel.

Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. This needs to be done with amasonry bit as other bits will be eaten and dulled by the brick if you tried to use them. Attach the side cleats in the same manner.

Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Locate the studs behind the brick stone or faux veneer. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.

You ll need to hold the piece of wood in place until the glue is dry or you can also use masonry nails to hold the wood in place. Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick. Fasten the cleat to the brick with 2 inch concrete screws. Remove the old mantel.

Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Slide the wood bit into one of the holes in the brick until the bit touches the wood. If you re attaching the mantel to a conventional wood stud wall use 3 inch decking screws instead of concrete screws. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud.

Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place.