Mounting A Mantle On Stud Wall

Attach the template board to the wall using 2 screws on the outermost studs.

Mounting a mantle on stud wall.

So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one. Install a finishing nail into each of the pilot holes with a nail gun or hammer. For stone or brick walls insert the lag bolts sleeves into the pilot holes then drive the lag bolts into the sleeves with a lag screwdriver. When you are hanging heavy objects such as a mantel you want to make sure that you hang the object on the studs.

For best support drive them all. Drive 1 2 or 3 4 inch rebar rods or lag screws into pilot holes drilled into the studs. Locate the studs and mark. Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place.

Studs are evenly spaced behind walls. The mantel needs to anchor to the studs in the wall above the fireplace. Lift the mantle back into place. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.

2 inches stud width masonry width mantel depth 1 to 2 inches. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. These nails will secure the mantle in place. Drill holes half of height of your beam.

Holding your drill at a 45 degree angle downward drill a pilot hole through the shelf and drywall and into the stud. How to install a floating mantel the easy way. Brackets will need to be screwed in but mounting boards can be attached to the wall with a construction grade adhesive. Our beam was 6 tall so nate drilled down 3 determine desired height of your mantel.

My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom. Squeeze a moderate amount of adhesive into each of the holes in the back of the mantel then lift the mantel and position it into place aligning the holes in the back of the mantel with the. Run bolts through the corbel and the stud. The easiest way to find a wall stud is to use a stud finder which can be purchased from a local home improvement store.

Carefully cut out a tight notch from the corbel in which the stud will sit. Stud supported corbel method start with corbels that are. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud. Complete the rest of the fireplace.

You should use drywall screws in conjunction with the adhesive for the strongest bond. If you are working on a stone surface use masonry anchors instead of drywall screws.