How To Cover An Existing Fireplace Mantel

Or you can use concrete for a modern look.

How to cover an existing fireplace mantel. Its super cheap to do too. Allow the concrete to dry for at least 24 hours then apply a. Cover an outdated brick fireplace with contemporary tile.

Ultimately we covered our fireplace with wood and stone with the intention of later adding built-in bookcases and a backdrop for our TV. It is eco-friendly and lead free. Have an ugly mantle but dont want to destroy the entire fireplace.

You can cover a brick fireplace with stone veneer. To achieve a whitewashed effect Tasha from Kaleidoscope Living cut the white paint with water to thin it out. Move the mantel out of the way measure down from the horizontal line the thickness of the mantel top plus 18 in.

Using repurposed material build a mantle cover or cap that slides right on top of the ol. We measured the small rectangle area between where the two boards joined and cut the pieces to size. The Devonshire Fireplace Mantel Shelf can be easily put together with the help of a rubber mallet and Allen wrench.

If the mantel sits away from the wall add more wood trim to cover the gaps. Toe-nail screw the top of the horizontal boards into the wall studs. This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to beautify an old ugly brick fireplace.

Cut down a third piece the same length that will have a shorter width to tuck beneath the mantel. The new mantel top board was cut slightly smaller the depth of the boards so the side pieces could be inset in the faux mantel cover. You can find Simple Mat linked here for you on Amazon.