How To Make A Fireplace Mantel Out Of Boxes

Chunky white mantel on a stone fireplace.

How to make a fireplace mantel out of boxes. 220 grit sandpaper. You can use decorative corbels to customize your look. 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. Materials for rustic fireplace mantel.

This diy wood mantel is totally renter friendly easy to complete in an afternoon and easy on the wallet. Some make it just larger that the firebox. Hammer or nail gun. A safe route is to make it 12 longer than the fireplace box.

We attached the side pieces first then nailed the front piece in. 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. 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. Today i m going to show you step by step how to build a box beam mantel.

1 x 2 scrap boards. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. Easy diy wood fireplace mantel. Then we added 1 x 4 pieces to the bottom of the vertical sides to create some depth.

Again we kind of just boxed it out this time using 1 2 inch mdf. For instance if your fireplace box is 42 then you would order a 56 long mantel. Two 8 long 1 x 10 pine boards for front and top of mantel. Once the mantel was built it was easy to figure out how far out we needed the build the rest of the surround.

This old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner build a custom fireplace mantel. 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. You forge ahead and make your own. The majority of mantels we sell are from 66 78 but we make every mantel custom to your unique space.

See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscribe t. The back of the mantel is left open and hung on to the wall using a cleat. This mantel has the look of a rustic beam and is relatively easy and inexpensive to build. Two 12 x 12 squares of wood veneer.

One 8 long 1 x 4 pine board for bottom of mantel. How to build a fireplace mantel from a blossoming life. It s decorative and practical for increased storage.