Diy Fireplace Mantel Over Brick

Transform your brick fireplace with these beautiful and inspiring diy brick fireplace makeovers.

Diy fireplace mantel over brick. It can really make or break your brick fireplace look. Here i will share our diy fireplace update that stayed on budget. This diy fireplace mantel project shows you how to make a mantel that looks just like a railroad tie but without the heavy weight of using a real one.

Next was caulk, nail/screw filler, sanding and priming.since the crown molding was prefinished cherry wood, we made sure the surface was clean and then used zinsser bin shellac primer.this primer adheres really well and sands beautifully. But shelving was lacking and the red brick clashed with the rest of the fireplace surround. This diy rustic fireplace mantel has all the charm of reclaimed wood but it’s inexpensive and easy to make using basic lumber and supplies.

Additional corbels were added and a board for the mantel top was cut to sit on top of the crown molding and to fit around the brick. I’ve never been a huge fan of our brick fireplace. A wood mantel on brick fireplace naturally stirs feelings of warmth, brightness, and togetherness.

I took this dated and boring floor to ceiling fireplace and transformed it into a bold statement piece with drywall, custom woodwork, tile surround, a dramatic wrap around mantel and crown molding! Diy enthusiasts can easily install mantels over the weekend by purchasing prefabricated mantel kits. Are you looking for an easy and inexpensive way to makeover your living room?

The inspiration came from this image on pinterest. Minwax gel stain in aged oak I need something that can be easily removed.

How to build a fireplace mantel. This is a very forgiving project that gives you the freedom to make mistakes that instantly add character to the finished piece. Look at the beauty of this fireplace, it makes the fire logs stands out at least ten times more than an ordinary bricked fireplace would do.