How To Hang A Mantle On A Wall

The solution is a french cleat.

How to hang a mantle on a wall.

Play with the fit until you get it level. Remove the old mantel. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Assemble the mantle if it does not come pre assembled.

For a mantel shelf you will probably have 3 studs the easiest way to find a wall stud is to use a stud finder which can be purchased from a local home improvement store. Measure carefully and drill corresponding holes for the wood mantel. Turn the mantel face down and measure the distance from the mantel s top edge to the gap in the. Push the wooden mantel carefully into place using wood glue for extra support.

Hold the mantle up against the wall where you intend to install it. Place a level on the. Use your pencil to make marks at the corners and where the screws should be so that you will have an easier time properly placing the mantel later. Drive 1 2 or 3 4 inch rebar rods or lag screws into pilot holes drilled into the studs.

Secure the mantel using the hardware provided or recommended by the manufacturer. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Tim carter demonstrates how to use a hidden french cleat to attach a gorgeous fireplace mantel to a wall. Learn this clever way to attach the mantel to the wall without using screws or nails.

Because of the weight you may need someone. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Locate the studs in the wall. This will serve as a guide when you attach the mantel to.

Hold your mantel shelf roughly where you think you wish to mount it. In most houses studs are spaced 16 apart. Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using. The challenge is to mount a fireplace mantel to the wall without putting screws or nails through the fireplace mantel wood.

For best support drive them all. With the help of another person set the mantel on the wall centered around the firebox. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Hold the mantel above the fireplace at the height you wish to mount it at least 6 inches away from the firebox.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Many mantles will simply require you to attach the legs. The mantel needs to anchor to the studs in the wall above the fireplace. How to install a heavy slab floating mantel.

Add support by drilling holes for lag shields then install lag bolts into the brick.