Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.
Hang heavy mantel flush with wall.
My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom.
Secure the mounting bracket to the wall.
Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.
Drive two heavy duty hanging screws into the wall one at each point you just marked.
And went to the outside fireplace wall so we couldn t remove it as it would have destroyed the integrity of the stone wall.
How to attach a mirror flush to a brick wall.
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.
So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one.
Installing a mirror is much like installing any type of picture in a frame except that mirrors are heavier than similarly sized pictures.
How to hang a wood mantel on a stone fireplace using rebar to fasten the restored 100 year old beam from our barn.
For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud.
Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in.
How to install a floating mantel the easy way.
Place marks on the grout line every 16.
Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.
Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.