Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.
Build mantel over brick fireplace.
Secure it in place from the top by bradnailing through the mantel next to the brick into the mantle support.
Make this solid one piece looking rustic mantel for right around 40.
Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick.
Fit your mantel onto the mantel support.
Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.
Then use the masonry screws and screw your wood shelf support directly into the brick at your desired height.
This is the magical moment.
Fit your hollow mantel over the mantel support.
This is a fairly simple diy project that you can do with a few common woodworking tools.
Place marks on the grout line every 16.
Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.
Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic.
Next was caulk nail screw filler sanding and priming since the crown molding was prefinished cherry wood we made sure the surface was clean and then used zinsser bin shellac primer this primer adheres really well and sands beautifully.