Apart from providing visual interest the mantel brings a lot to the space it resides in.
Do it yourself fireplace mantel surround.
The shiplap on top was finished with extra wood strips from my daughters room makeover.
This is a very forgiving project that gives you the freedom to make mistakes that instantly add character to the finished piece.
Updating the surround or redoing the hearth tops most people s to do lists when it comes to fireplace upgrades.
In that case we think you might really appreciate the way diy network outlines their process for making this wood and stone fireplace surround in awesomely clear detail.
Check over the surround to make sure there are no areas where you can see any imprint of nails or screws.
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Long story short my goal for this basement fireplace mantel was to spend as little as possible.
A diy fireplace mantel.
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Make sure you countersink the screws.
Take a trip to the home improvement store with your design in hand.
But there s actually a simpler project that in some cases doesn t even involve a messy tear out or expensive revamp.
I used the penny tile scraps from my master bathroom reno for the fireplace surround.
I even had left over grout.
Diy fireplace mantel and hearth table makeover.
This is often used on the legs.
Step 8 finish the wooden fireplace surround.
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Look through the available moldings and do a little creative dreaming while you look.
Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep.
To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs.
Here are some common moldings that are used to build up a fireplace mantel and surround.
Determine the size of your boxes by measuring the distance from the brick to the edge of the mantel and then from the mantel to the floor.
This diy fireplace mantel project shows you how to make a mantel that looks just like a railroad tie but without the heavy weight of using a real one.