Cover Existing Fireplace Mantel

Glue the first two pieces together at a right angle.

Cover existing fireplace mantel.

Slip this directly over the existing mantel and secure it in an inconspicuous place like the top with masonry cement screws. Cut the top board the length of the mantel. My wall is 55 inches the mantel is 60 inches and though no one will see it i decided to cover the hollow portion with veneer. New solid spruce rough hewn mantel 72 in.

This fireplace mantel cover is similar in looks to our standard mantel but is made to fit over existing obstacles such as bricks stones brick corbels existing mantel etc that do not exceed 3 in depth or height. Pearl mantels celeste 5 ft. Cut face board length of mantel plus an additional 1 5. If your mantel will extend past the fireplace wall as mine does it is easy to cover the hollow bit with some wood veneer in back.

It should look like this minus the stain i told y all i just get a head of myself sometimes. Fireplace shelf model 86026 076 304 99 304 99. Once you ve exposed the raw masonry mix up a batch of thinset concrete and spread it over the surface of the brick using a broad flat hand trowel. Dune cap shelf mantel model 497 60 10 431 33 431 33.

Made of solid pennsylvania hardwood. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Cut side pieces to fit mantel width plus 75 height so that only one seam can be seen from side. This allows seams to be hidden from the front.

Both paneling and thin wood boards work well to cover the existing fireplace. Depending on which you choose and its variety of wood your fireplace refacing supplies can range from less than 1 per. We do not use pine or mdf in any of our products. Now you will have a box minus one side.

Measure the dimensions of your existing mantel and cut down the 8 foot plywood into two long strips that will fit.