How To Make A Fireplace Mantel Out Of Boxes

This mantel has the look of a rustic beam and is relatively easy and inexpensive to build.

How to make a fireplace mantel out of boxes.

How to build a fireplace mantel from a blossoming life. This lampasas stone is everywhere in texas and our fireplace is no exception. Once the mantel was built it was easy to figure out how far out we needed the build the rest of the surround. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs.

Some make it just larger that the firebox. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. Two 12 x 12 squares of wood veneer. It s decorative and practical for increased storage.

Hammer or nail gun. 1 x 2 scrap boards. Materials for rustic fireplace mantel. Today i m going to show you step by step how to build a box beam 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. Easy diy wood fireplace mantel. The back of the mantel is left open and hung on to the wall using a cleat. 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.

For instance if your fireplace box is 42 then you would order a 56 long mantel. 220 grit sandpaper. You forge ahead and make your own. See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscribe t.

Then we added 1 x 4 pieces to the bottom of the vertical sides to create some depth. This diy wood mantel is totally renter friendly easy to complete in an afternoon and easy on the wallet. Dark walnut stain and rag to apply. One 8 long 1 x 4 pine board for bottom of mantel.

Again we kind of just boxed it out this time using 1 2 inch mdf. The majority of mantels we sell are from 66 78 but we make every mantel custom to your unique space. Two 8 long 1 x 10 pine boards for front and top of mantel. You can use decorative corbels to customize your look.

This old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner build a custom fireplace mantel. We attached the side pieces first then nailed the front piece in. A safe route is to make it 12 longer than the fireplace box.