How Is A Concrete Firplace Mantle Affixed To Wall

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How is a concrete firplace mantle affixed to wall.

I am finally ready to share with you the much anticipated diy concrete fireplace tutorial. Moreover this concrete fireplace mantle is easy to install and clean. By way of background in case you have not already read about it in the post about our family room renovation let me explain the reason behind this transformation we felt like the stone fireplace was a very traditional look that felt out of place to us in our very contemporary home. If the floating mantel will be mounted to brick or stone you will need to use special masonry tools and hardware such as a hammer drill and concrete screws.

Note that our fireplace is a masonry or brick fireplace covered with cement board and a concrete overlay. If the floating mantel will be mounted to drywall you will need to locate the wall studs and mount the mantel to those for additional support. Cornice portobello cast concrete fireplace mantel photo by raef grohne. A fireplace mantle may also be screwed onto a piece of a wood that is already attached to the wall.

They screwed the two by fours directly into the brick with concrete screws. Tv above fireplace candles in fireplace concrete fireplace fireplace inserts fireplace surrounds gas fireplace fireplace ideas mantle concrete wall panels. If you have a fireplace surround that is constructed with wood beams you would not want to follow this tutorial you would use a method involving locating the studs and using them to anchor your mantel. Mark installed the red oak contemporary box mantel style 5 which was pre stained in early american and finished in a clear finish it was provided by baird brothers fine hardwoods.

See more ideas about fireplace surrounds fireplace design concrete fireplace. Bolts are screwed into the wall above the fireplace before a mantel is slotted straight onto it. This is a quick video we put together to show you a little bit about what goes into a concrete mantel. In this case any.

At the top is stained cedar. Mark used concrete sleeve anchors to secure the mounting board to the masonry fireplace. With a fresh coat of white paint the result is a fresh and clean fireplace. As with many other forms of mantle or shelf a fireplace mantel can be commonly attached to the wall with screws or lag bolts.

The form materials were bought at the home depot and. Thus it gives a relaxing feature in your space.