Build Your Own Diy Fireplace Mantel

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Build your own diy fireplace mantel.

These diy mantels will add character and dimension to a room as well as give you a beautiful place to decorate and hang a christmas stocking. These materials and instructions are for a mantel that measures 8 x 8 x 68 wide. Once the putty is dry give the mantel a really good sanding. Now it s time to build your fireplace mantel box.

This lampasas stone is everywhere in texas and our fireplace is no exception. Build this diy rustic fireplace mantel that has the look of a gorgeous old wooden beam but it s actually an inexpensive piece of lumber. Fill in the nail holes with wood putty. One piece of 1 x 8 lumber 8 feet in length.

Use your nailer to attach all the pieces. Special walnut wood stain. Diy fireplace surround with wooden mantel. Diy fireplace mantel video demonstration.

You can definitely do that with a faux fireplace mantel and even add a diy electric fireplace. This is what we did in our master bedroom. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done. Then i took a couple of wet paper towels and wiped down the wood to get all the sawdust off before staining.

One pieces of 1 x 8 lumber 12 feet long. If a mantel isn t in your plans you can also use one of these mantel alternatives. Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle. You can create a diy faux fireplace in many different ways with so many different options.

Two 8 long 1 x 10 pine boards one 8 long 1 x 4 pine board 1 x 2 scrap boards two 12 x 12 squares of wood veneer. This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time. Perhaps you already have the electric fireplace to work with but it leaves a lot to be desired as far as the space around it is concerned. Make sure you.

Just add an electric fireplace or not. This diy wood mantel is totally renter friendly easy to complete in an afternoon and easy on the wallet. Two pieces of wood veneer. 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.

Not only can you save lots of money you get to create your own custom design unique to your home. Store the firewood for your fireplace in one of these diy firewood racks. Freestanding mantel on chalkboard background a bowl full of. They actually teach your how to build a simple diy fireplace surround with an electrical insert.

Building your own fireplace mantel from scratch can be a rewarding project. We ve included this instructional video that will go along with the homemade mantel guide we ve provided above.