Neat Installing A Mantle

Place the mantel shelf top-down on a tarp or rug.

Installing a mantle. And thats it we couldnt be happier with the way this turned out. Twist the screws a quarter-turn to lock the cams. If you do need to secure it in place you could run a screw at an angle through the bottom of the mantel into the wall.

How to Install a Floating Mantel Step 1. Steps for installing a fireplace mantel. But every installation is different.

Expert handyman Sean B. Position the mantel around the fireplace. This depends on the length of your wood mantel.

Install your mantel brackets. Be sure to loosely apply the top and bottom screws. Place a level on the mantel and adjust the mantel so it sits straight.

Supplies Needed to Install a Floating Mantel Wood beam we got ours at a local home salvage store Skilsaw to cut beam length to size if needed Drill we used the Dewalt cordless drill Masonry drill bits Lag bolts shields set I recommend 2. This can be done by cutting the 2x4 material with a miter saw to the dimensions of the mantel. Making and installing a fireplace mantle.

Installing a Fireplace Mantel Surround Download Article 1. Mark the drill bit with tape at the 3 mark so. The basic premise of this method is that you are installing two shelf brackets in the form of steel rods that will support the mantel which will have two holes drilled in the back to accept the rods all of which will be hidden.