Mounting Wooden Mantle On Brick Wall

Justin measured the mantel and wanted it centered on the brick and then measured the bolts evenly to fit the mantel for enough support.

Mounting wooden mantle on brick wall.

Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place. Measure from the surface of the hearth and make a small mark on the brick at the height you want the shelf. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Freestanding wood mantel in smooth white model ashfsmk w 338 87 338 87. Attach the side cleats in the same manner. Mdf white full surround mantel model 520 48 243 08 243 08.

Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. This needs to be done with amasonry bit as other bits will be eaten and dulled by the brick if you tried to use them. Drive the screws through the pilot holes you previously drilled in step 4.

A 10 mantel should have 6 67 deep holes. Locate the studs behind the brick stone or faux veneer. Pearl mantels berkley 62 in. In general it is good to have the support rods go completely though the backing studs.

If you re attaching the mantel to a conventional wood stud wall use 3 inch decking screws instead of concrete screws. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Wrap a piece of masking tape around the bit three inches from the brick to serve as a depth gauge. Install the mantel photo by kolin smith.

Measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Fasten the cleat to the brick with 2 inch concrete screws. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud.

Slide the wood bit into one of the holes in the brick until the bit touches the wood. Drive 1 2in lag screws through each of the studs. Likewise you want the rods to penetrate about 2 3rds of the depth of the fireplace mantel. Place marks on the grout line every 16.

Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using. 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. You ll need to hold the piece of wood in place until the glue is dry or you can also use masonry nails to hold the wood in place. When applying the glue simply pace glue onto the wood surface in beads and then stick the wood to the brick.

Remove the old mantel.