Hang Heavy Mantel Flush With Wall

Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.

Hang heavy mantel flush with wall.

Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in. How to install a floating mantel the easy way. How to attach a mirror flush to a brick wall. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.

So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one. How to hang a wood mantel on a stone fireplace using rebar to fasten the restored 100 year old beam from our barn. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Place marks on the grout line every 16.

For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud. For stone or brick walls insert the lag bolts sleeves into the pilot holes then drive the lag bolts into the sleeves with a lag screwdriver. Use an automatic drill to bore a hole that s narrower than the hanging screws you ve chosen at each mark then use a screwdriver attachment to drive the screws in making sure there s enough screw left protruding from the wall to catch the wire. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall.

Drive two heavy duty hanging screws into the wall one at each point you just marked. Installing a mirror is much like installing any type of picture in a frame except that mirrors are heavier than similarly sized pictures. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom.