Building A Mantel Shelf For Fireplace

Spread a canvas drop cloth onto the floor in front of the fireplace.

Building a mantel shelf for fireplace.

Bottom of mantel assembly should be a minimum of 12 above the fire box opening. Create a hollow box for your mantel. If you plan on placing larger items atop your mantel shelf try a 6 mantel so you have ample space for décor. Cut a filler strip to fit behind each side of the mantel.

This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time. Chunky white mantel on a stone fireplace. Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle. Cut 2 4 wood into one 4 length and four 6 lengths.

Steps for building a custom mantel. Mantel dimension changes may be required to fit the size of your fire place and firebox opening. Cut three poplar boards to size to form the vertical pilasters and horizontal frieze of the fireplace mantel. Wood fireplace mantel shelf design and finish changes can be made to fit your personal needs and preferences.

Think of how wide you want your mantel to extend around your fireplace what colors you would like to use style of molding accents and the depth of the mantel shelf. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done. It s decorative and practical for increased storage. Then following the instructions on the kreg jig this one is my favorite jig for the width of the wood attach your 4 legs to the 4 length piece as shown above.