How To Cover A Fireplace Mantel
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How to cover a fireplace mantel. 56 H x 8 D. Cut the top board the length of the mantel. We already had the first board cut and stained since I had tried it out a few months ago.
Or you can use concrete for a modern look. Get a good primer like Kilz or Zerolac and prime the heck out of it. The primer will fill gaps and holes and also bond the slivers by encasing them.
Besides it also helps to cover the joint between the fireplace and the rest of the wall. Stand the new mantel in place use drywall screws to fasten it into the wall studs or masonry screws if fastening to brick. Ultimately we covered our fireplace with wood and stone with the intention of later adding built-in bookcases and a backdrop for our TV.
You can cover a brick fireplace with stone veneer. Now that the cover is assembled secure it around the mantel with 2-12 finish nails. Fireplace Mantel is a decorative element that increases the beauty of your room.
Made of solid Pennsylvania hardwood. How to Install a Mantel on a Stone Fireplace Ask This Old House. Just wipe it with a dry cloth and mild cleanser and this fireplace mantel surround will look new for years to come.
She then rolled it on with a textured nap roller cover followed by brushwork. Oct 29 2017 - Explore Rachel Kempkas board FIREPLACE COVER on Pinterest. A mantel top board a front skirt board and two small side pieces from the same kind of boards to make your cover.