How Do You Attach A Mantel To A Brick Fireplace Hearth?
A fireplace is often the centerpiece of a living room. Installing a mantel can help frame the fireplace while adding an architectural and decorative element to your home. With the correct tools and materials, a mantel can be easily attached to your brick fireplace hearth. A mantel can be attached by nailing it to baseboards, or with cleats if you have a mantel that cannot be nailed through. Assemble the mantel. Sand, prime and put an initial coat of stain or paint on the mantel. Allow it to dry. Measure and mark the height and center point of the mantel on the wall if you are installing a hanging mantel. Mantels are typically hung 60 inches high. Hold a board onto the wall where the mantel will hang, make sure it is level and trace a line where the top of the mantel will be. Stand your mantel up, position it in its proper place, check to see if it is level and trace the outline on the wall if you are installing a mantel with legs. Place shims underneath to level uneven standing mantels
