You can install your mantel right on the wall but mine was.
Diy wood mantel on brick fireplace.
Attach your shelf.
Use wood glue and finishing nails to attach the two boards together.
Circular saw or mitre saw wood stain i used this stain foam brush and rag to apply stain.
13 diy fireplace mantel plans live edge wood mantel.
Diy mantel for a brick fireplace do you have the kind of old but stellar mid century house that has a lovely brick fireplace but although you love that original element you can t help feeling like adding a slightly more modern looking piece to the mix might make the space feel a little more updated.
Board 1 1 4 inch brad nails wood glue stain and finish.
Cut a board to size to fill the gap on the bottom of the mantel.
Rustic and weathered.
Attach with wood glue and finishing nails.
Create a hollow box for your mantel.
Cut this board to the length of your mantel.
For me that meant staining our fireplace white beforehand.
Materials needed common board we used 6 x10 trigger clamps 16 gauge finishing nails if you have a nail gun or 6d 1 5 finish nails with nail set.
2 1 x 6 x 8 ft.
Attach with wood.
How to build a floating mantel or shelf.
Boards 1 1 x 10 x 6 ft.
Instructions cut the 10 boards to the appropriate length.