How To Install Solid Wood Fireplace Mantel

Learn step by step instructions how to install a rustica hardware fireplace mantel today with kate and paul.

How to install solid wood fireplace mantel.

How to install a floating mantel the easy way. Use these instructions to easily give a fireplace a new mantel as well as a new stone veneer facing. Because wood is a combustible material you ll want to follow some established guidelines for the minimum distance between a fireplace and a wood mantel. My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom.

Carter oosterhouse shows how to use this. Let the stone guys do their thing step back take a deep breath and then find a cool piece of wood to install in front of the stone. Install a fireplace mantel and add stone veneer facing. For solid wood fireplaces the following clearance to combustibles guidelines from the national fire protection association nfpa match the requirements of most localities and fireplace.

So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one. The method i recommend works for installing any solid wood mantel above any fireplace from drywall to stone and anywhere in between and the process is quite simple. To make a fireplace stand out try dressing it up by using a great green product called kirei board.