Diy Floating Fireplace Mantel Shelf
Things you ll need measuring tape circular saw 1 by 2 inch hardwood pencil stud finder 3 inch masonry screws 3 inch wood screws 1 by 6 inch hardwood nail gun brad nails 1 by 4 inch hardwood 2 inch wood screws wood filler fine grain sandpaper paint or stain clear varnish or polyurethane.
Diy floating fireplace mantel shelf. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Really you only leave a few screw holes in the wall that are very easy to fill and paint back over. The shelf is 60 long making it a perfect mantle as well.
Remington avenue guides you step by step through the process of making a country chic looking floating mantel by installing a thick wooden shelf piece in just a few simple steps. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. This is such an easy build. In this video i m going to demonstrate.
Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. I also think floating shelves are perfect for renters.