Diy Floating Fireplace Mantel Shelf

For those of you that haven t opened up your kreg jig yes this is a great beginner project.

Diy floating fireplace mantel shelf.

Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor. Things you ll need measuring tape circular saw 1 by 2 inch hardwood pencil stud finder 3 inch masonry screws 3 inch wood screws 1 by 6 inch hardwood nail gun brad nails 1 by 4 inch hardwood 2 inch wood screws wood filler fine grain sandpaper paint or stain clear varnish or polyurethane. Achieve a rustic looking mantel beam or floating shelf with this technique in this easy how to step by step tutorial. Diy mantel for a brick fireplace.

I also think floating shelves are perfect for renters. Really you only leave a few screw holes in the wall that are very easy to fill and paint back over. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. In this video i m going to demonstrate.

The shelf is 60 long making it a perfect mantle as well. Remington avenue guides you step by step through the process of making a country chic looking floating mantel by installing a thick wooden shelf piece in just a few simple steps.