Do It Yourself Fireplace Mantel Surround

Diy fireplace mantel and hearth table makeover.

Do it yourself fireplace mantel surround.

Make sure you countersink the screws. But there s actually a simpler project that in some cases doesn t even involve a messy tear out or expensive revamp. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. Apart from providing visual interest the mantel brings a lot to the space it resides in.

Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. Here are some common moldings that are used to build up a fireplace mantel and surround. Find fireplace mantels surrounds at lowe s today. I even had left over grout.

Step 8 finish the wooden fireplace surround. Glue the mantle on to the surround and then screw it in place. In that case we think you might really appreciate the way diy network outlines their process for making this wood and stone fireplace surround in awesomely clear detail. This diy fireplace mantel project shows you how to make a mantel that looks just like a railroad tie but without the heavy weight of using a real one.

I used the penny tile scraps from my master bathroom reno for the fireplace surround. The shiplap on top was finished with extra wood strips from my daughters room makeover. Take a trip to the home improvement store with your design in hand. Nov 25 2019 explore michelle hawkins s board diy fireplace mantel followed by 2303 people on pinterest.

This is a very forgiving project that gives you the freedom to make mistakes that instantly add character to the finished piece. 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. Look through the available moldings and do a little creative dreaming while you look. See more ideas about diy fireplace diy fireplace mantel fireplace.

See more ideas about diy fireplace fireplace faux fireplace. Long story short my goal for this basement fireplace mantel was to spend as little as possible. Check over the surround to make sure there are no areas where you can see any imprint of nails or screws. Updating the surround or redoing the hearth tops most people s to do lists when it comes to fireplace upgrades.

Drill inch holes in the mantle.