Build Fireplace Mantel Surround Over Brick

Brick fireplace ideas often hinge on a great mantel.

Build fireplace mantel surround over brick.

Brick fireplace makeover reveal. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look. This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live edge wooden mantel for a stunning makeover that would look great in any home. The final step was to caulk around the edges where the brick met the shiplap wall and drywall.

Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length. Lay a newel post onto the front of one of the boxes opposite the open end. I am seriously in love with this pebble tile. Center the post on the box.

Then we think you might get along rather well with the way the idea room built themselves this pristinely white new mantel and surround right there on the brick breaking up the visuals and outlining their diy process nice and clearly. Today i m going to share how we built out our existing surround and diyed a new mantel. Well we re pleased to tell you. Sand the edges and seal any gaps and nail holes.

Shiplap white wall color. And here s the finished brick fireplace makeover. In the first part of my fireplace makeover tutorial i shared how to tile over a brick fireplace. Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.

Faux fireplace and mantel surround. This is an easy project that features a mantel that appears both rustic and polished. Place marks on the grout line every 16. Trim mantel color.

To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. But also added a lovely rustic wooden mantel above it for decor.

Today i m going to share how we built out our existing surround and diyed a new mantel. Live edge wood mantel for remodelaholic. This is the perfect rustic mantelpiece for any fireplace in a home with farmhouse warm minimalist or earthy decor.