Hang Heavy Mantel Flush With Wall

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.

Hang heavy mantel flush with wall.

Installing a mirror is much like installing any type of picture in a frame except that mirrors are heavier than similarly sized pictures. Use an automatic drill to bore a hole that s narrower than the hanging screws you ve chosen at each mark then use a screwdriver attachment to drive the screws in making sure there s enough screw left protruding from the wall to catch the wire. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset. And went to the outside fireplace wall so we couldn t remove it as it would have destroyed the integrity of the stone wall.

Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Be sure to make sure the corbels are flush and level with the mantel with a regular level. My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom. 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.

Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one. How to install a floating mantel the easy way. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

How to hang a wood mantel on a stone fireplace using rebar to fasten the restored 100 year old beam from our barn. Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud.