Hang Old Beam Mantle On Wall

How to install a barn beam mantel.

Hang old beam mantle on wall.

The existing mantel was 3 feet wide and went to the outside fireplace wall so we couldn t remove it as it would have destroyed the integrity of the stone wall. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Step 3 place the 2 x 4 on the backside of the beam and mark it with a sharpie. Cut the board to the width of your fireplace.

These mantle pieces are often heavy and require seriously strong fasteners to be secured to the wall. 6 lag bolts these are the ones i used step 1 power wash the beam and let it sit in the sun to dry out. The board must be at least 3 4 of the height of your beam. Locate the studs and mark.

Remember to take into consideration your measurements so you know where to mark your holes top to bottom and side to side draw holes onto your mantel then using a wood spade bit slightly larger than your rods drill your holes. Using your template place the 2 4 onto the mantel and level it with a long level. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. I will share soon how i disguised the old mantel slab gap.

Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Once the mantel was hung i seriously couldn t believe how different the fireplace looked. Drill pilot holes into the template board not attached to the wall at this point at the locations of the studs.

A mantle is often the finishing decorative touch for a fireplace installation and allows the space to hold pictures ornaments and even televisions that build on the attention catching atmosphere of a fireplace. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.