Peerless Installing Mantle On Brick Fireplace
Do not drill into the fireplace flue Once the mantel location was decided upon we had to map out the holes for the bolts.
Installing mantle on brick fireplace. Start by determining the mantel location and then finding suitable places to install. The ledger board required holes drilled through 4 of mortar and 2 into the foundation wall. The metal dowel is 95 long and 85 of it will be outside of the drywall and 1 will be within.
Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantels length. Place marks on the grout line every 16.
One of the best ways to brighten a dark brick fireplace is by installing a floating mantel. 4 Drill holes in your fireplace using the holes in your template as your guide. We started with only three but then added two more for a total of five.
Drill holes at each mark. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Drill holes onto your mantel.
Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantels length. Push the mantel onto the rods until the back of the mantle is against the bricks. This is what you will be installing your mantel onto.
Mark The Wall First decide how high you want to place the mantel the standard height of a mantel shelf is 5 feet above the ground and mark the height on the wall with chalk or a pencil. Installing a mantel is a multi-step process that wont take too long to complete especially if youre already familiar with using the tools. Drill holes at each mark using a drill and 34 masonry bit.