Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in.
Hang heavy mantel flush with wall.
Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.
Be sure to make sure the corbels are flush and level with the mantel with a regular level.
Installing a mirror is much like installing any type of picture in a frame except that mirrors are heavier than similarly sized pictures.
Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.
Place marks on the grout line every 16.
And went to the outside fireplace wall so we couldn t remove it as it would have destroyed the integrity of the stone wall.
For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud.
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Drive two heavy duty hanging screws into the wall one at each point you just marked.
Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.
Secure the mounting bracket to the wall.
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My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom.
So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one.
Make sure those marks are level centered and extend far enough to cover the mantel s length.