Top Notch Attach Mantle To Brick Fireplace
Brick Is from floor to ceiling.
Attach mantle to brick fireplace. Make a reference line for wood screws. Will it be safeThe actual fireplace is approximately 2 feet off the ground. Apply construction adhesive into the holes.
Measure once drill 6 times. In general it is good to have the lag screws go completely though the. Drive 12in lag screws through each of the studs.
After you get that hole insert a 12 bolt or bar place a level on the jig and drill the other 2 holes in the brick. Im worried the brick will not hold the weight of a mantel. Have a helper support the mantel while you mark the location of the support rods on the back.
Learn this clever way to attach the mantel to the wall without using screws or nails. Locate the spot where you would like the mantel to hang. Repeat the process on the mantel.
Make Marks at the Desired Height. Hold the top cleat against the wall. Hammerdrill a 316 hole thru the wood and into the brick not the joint as its too soft.
Determine Where the Mantel Will Hang. Have a helper support the mantel while you mark the location of the support rods on the back of the beam. Drive 12in lag screws through each of the studs.