Diy Floating Fireplace Mantel Shelf

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.

Diy floating fireplace mantel shelf.

This is such an easy build. Place marks on the grout line every 16. The shelf is 60 long making it a perfect mantle as well. Things you ll need measuring tape circular saw 1 by 2 inch hardwood pencil stud finder 3 inch masonry screws 3 inch wood screws 1 by 6 inch hardwood nail gun brad nails 1 by 4 inch hardwood 2 inch wood screws wood filler fine grain sandpaper paint or stain clear varnish or polyurethane.

For those of you that haven t opened up your kreg jig yes this is a great beginner project. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Really you only leave a few screw holes in the wall that are very easy to fill and paint back over. Remington avenue guides you step by step through the process of making a country chic looking floating mantel by installing a thick wooden shelf piece in just a few simple steps.

Achieve a rustic looking mantel beam or floating shelf with this technique in this easy how to step by step tutorial. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.