Out Of This World Adding A Mantel To A Stone Fireplace
Its time to hang the mantel now.
Adding a mantel to a stone fireplace. Add wood glue to the end pieces for extra support. If so remove it first and then remove enough stone below to accommodate the new mantel. Fill hole with Fuz It liquid nail.
Although mantels can be purchased and added to a stone fireplace building these easy customized additions can save money as well as adding an additional decorative element to the home. Consult your local building codes for any specifications for installing a fireplace mantel. Drill a hole in the stone fireplace using a mason drill bit.
I would build up the area where the mantel will sit with a mortar that is colored to match the stone. If necessary position a stepladder in front of the fireplace so you can. Now attach the short 24 pieces to the 24 on the stone with 2 12 pocket hole screws and wood glue.
Cut the rebar to size. Like you said I would use a rod system and epoxy it into the stone so that they wont come out. Place the new mantel on the existing mantel Image 1 add shims Image 2 and secure it with a finish nailer.
Measure from the surface of the hearth and make a small mark on the brick at the height. The bottom ones can just snap off. 36 1 12 wood screws.
Step 3 -- Drill Mantel Holes. Then cut the paneling following the pencil line and thats your pattern for wood that youre using for the mantle. The first step is to put the hidden fasteners in.