Cover Existing Fireplace Mantel

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Cover existing fireplace mantel.

This fireplace mantel cover is similar in looks to our standard mantel but is made to fit over existing obstacles such as bricks stones brick corbels existing mantel etc that do not exceed 3 in depth or height. Depending on which you choose and its variety of wood your fireplace refacing supplies can range from less than 1 per. Fireplace shelf model 86026 076 304 99 304 99. Made of solid pennsylvania hardwood.

Glue the first two pieces together at a right angle. Allow the concrete to dry for at least 24 hours then apply a second coat of latex infused thinset. We do not use pine or mdf in any of our products. Pearl mantels celeste 5 ft.

It should look like this minus the stain i told y all i just get a head of myself sometimes. Both paneling and thin wood boards work well to cover the existing fireplace. This allows seams to be hidden from the front. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

On one of the large pieces of plywood create screw holes with a drill and pocket jig about every eight inches. Cut face board length of mantel plus an additional 1 5. Slip this directly over the existing mantel and secure it in an inconspicuous place like the top with masonry cement screws. Once you ve exposed the raw masonry mix up a batch of thinset concrete and spread it over the surface of the brick using a broad flat hand trowel.

Cut the top board the length of the mantel. Now you will have a box minus one side. New solid spruce rough hewn mantel 72 in. My wall is 55 inches the mantel is 60 inches and though no one will see it i decided to cover the hollow portion with veneer.

Measure the dimensions of your existing mantel and cut down the 8 foot plywood into two long strips that will fit.