Brick Fireplace Diy Mantel

This is a very forgiving project that gives you the freedom to make mistakes that instantly add character to the finished piece.

Brick fireplace diy mantel.

Brick fireplace ideas often hinge on a great mantel. Chunky textured wooden mantel for your fireplace. Her instructions are top notch and are perfect for anyone with a flat faced fireplace but i did need to change several things to accommodate the style of fireplace i have where the brick doesn t extend above the mantel. Place marks on the grout line every 16.

Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. I stumbled across some wood corbels from our local cabinet factory outlet for only 5 each. Diy mantel for a brick fireplace. Nov 25 2019 explore michelle hawkins s board diy fireplace mantel followed by 2303 people on pinterest.

Apr 30 2020 ideas for holiday mantles on a red and white washed brick fireplace similar to my own. Plus other mantle ideas that i might try in my home. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. See more ideas about diy fireplace diy fireplace mantel fireplace.

Unfortunately there are plenty of fireplaces out there that aren t exactly beautiful. A beautiful fireplace can completely transform a room. Do you have the kind of old but stellar mid century house that has a lovely brick fireplace but although you love that original element you can t help feeling like adding a slightly more modern looking piece to the mix might make the space feel a little more updated. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look.

We used painters tape to help decide where the mantel would go. Turned out they were the perfect accent for the fireplace mantel. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. My chunky diy rustic mantel was inspired by this awesome mantel by addicted to decorating.

See more ideas about mantle decor fireplace mantle decor fireplace mantle. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. This is the perfect rustic mantelpiece for any fireplace in a home with farmhouse warm minimalist or earthy decor. The back of the mantel was attached to the bricks with concrete screws.

How to build a fireplace mantel.