Diy Wood Mantels

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Diy wood mantels. How to distress new wood. Once merely a means of cooking up grub and keeping rooms warm it s now a ceremonial focal point that symbolizes the cozy comforts of winter and a wood mantel gives the hearth even more warmth. Wood beam mantel diy steps cut the top board the length of the mantel. Cut side pieces to fit mantel width plus 75 height so that only one seam can be seen from side.

We haven t used our fireplace in the 2 years we ve lived here and as much as i complain about the sweltering three digit summers i do love the 70º winters. Using my miter saw i cut my 8 foot piece of 1 x 8 lumber down to 68. With your trigger clamps clamp top board to mantel so it won t move. Side table made from old oak beam.

Easy diy wood mantel just in case we really caught your attention with the concept of making a floating mantel from a type of shelf but the polished braced piece that we showed you above doesn t suit your slightly more rustic aesthetic here s another version of a similar idea for your consideration. Steve ramsey woodworking for mere mortals 810 953 views. Diverse pieces of trim can give a classic. Hanging the wood mantel.

When selecting lumber make sure to stand each board up. This diy wood mantel is totally renter friendly easy to complete in an afternoon and easy on the wallet. Nov 25 2019 explore sunshineskyblue s board diy fireplace mantel followed by 2296 people on pinterest. See more ideas about diy fireplace diy fireplace mantel and fireplace mantels.

To hang the wood mantel i secured 2 pieces of 2 4 s cut down to fit. Though there s no shortage of pre made mantels on the market we re diyers at heart so we set out to build one from off the shelf lumber. Consider adding even more style to your diy floating shelf mantel. Homemade in lviv 2 259 966 views.

See more ideas about diy mantel diy fireplace and fireplace mantels. A thin piece of marble or granite lends a contemporary aesthetic to a clean line mantel.