The purpose of wood mantles is to embellish the fireplace as well as provide a shelf space for mementos knick knacks family photos vases and even trophies.
Stone fireplace wood beam mantel.
How to install a wood mantel on a stone fireplace they used a laser level to ensure the wood mantel was level.
Due to its boxy shape this mantel also works well in contemporary homes.
Because the mantel is made from non combustible materials it can be used where wood mantels cannot.
This depends on the length of your wood mantel.
Each hole should be drilled about 4 to 5 inches deep.
Drill a set of holes in the stone where you will attach the wood mantel.
Wood fireplace mantels.
The supercast wood beam mantel from the gallery collection is a great addition to gas wood or electric fireplace.
Mantels are usually about 54 from the floor.
With stone fireplaces it s important to find a mostly flat section to securely mount the cleat and the mantel to.
If you don t have a laser level be sure to make sure the corbels are flush and level with the mantel with a regular level.
For instance this wood beam mantel has a distressed aged finish without the hand hewn cuts.
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These should be spaced at least 10 to 12 inches away from the flue and you will need 3 to 4 of them.
In that case it usually makes sense to go a little higher.
Now the purpose in many homes is to use those wood mantles as a place to mount the family flat screen or home theatre screen.
It has a 10 depth deeper than many other mantels so it works really well as a shelf.
Also if you have any custom needs we are wood explorers and would love to work with you and help get hard to find items.
So if your furniture and decor have a more modern style you may prefer this wooden beam.