The brick that you see is actually a facade that was built out of 2x4s and plywood and then brick was attached to the front of the plywood.
Installing mantle on brick fireplace.
How to install a floating mantel the easy way.
Place marks on the grout line every 16.
Fireplace mantels are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement the style of the bricks on your wood burning fireplace.
Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.
So a little back story about our fireplace.
Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.
Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.
If you have a fireplace surround that is constructed with wood beams you would not want to follow this tutorial you would use a method involving locating the studs and using them to anchor your mantel.
So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one.
Note that our fireplace is a masonry or brick fireplace covered with cement board and a concrete overlay.
My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom.
The original fireplace is actually only about to the top of that gas fireplace insert.
How to attach a mantel to a wood fireplace in a brick wall.