Marvelous Box Beam Mantel
Using scraps of 2 x 4s we cut a board to length so it would fit just inside of the faux wood beam box we made.
Box beam mantel. Our box beams are created using a 45-degree locking miter joint for superior fit strength and ease of installation. The Barn Wood Box Beam Fireplace Shelf Mantel is made from 2 thick authentic reclaimed wood. Beams may arrive with excess length so they can be fitted snugly against the wall.
Our rods are 1 and we needed a 1 18 bit. The we started beating the heck out the DIY wood beam mantel with a variety of tools. The back of the mantel is left open and hung on to the wall using a cleat.
This is the part where you transform your plain wood box into an old and rustic looking wood beam. Polyurethane glue is used on the joints in conjunction with baffles and screws to ensure a strong weather resistant bond that has minimal twisting cupping and cracking. Box beams are very universal and have the same look texture and feel as the full timber frames.
We used a sander and several tools for the distressing process. The Barn Wood Box Beam Fireplace Shelf Mantel is made from 2 thick authentic reclaimed wood. Vintage Mantel Desk Clock Off White Ornate Wooden French Large Shabby Cottage Chic Decor with storage components Jewelry box combo Quartz.
Then we added 3 smaller scraps to each and and one in the middle for support. To install the faux wood beam mantel we first built a cleat which will be secured to the wall. This is a great tutorial for anyone looking to build their own mantel.
Today Im going to show you step-by-step how to build a box beam mantel. It hangs by a French cleat and has a secret compartment. More durable hard woods such as oak and walnut are much more expensive.