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.

Lift the mantle back into place. So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one. My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom. Drive 1 2 or 3 4 inch rebar rods or lag screws into pilot holes drilled into the studs.

Drill pilot holes into the template board not attached to the wall at this point at the locations of the studs. Stud supported corbel method start with corbels that are. The easiest way to find a wall stud is to use a stud finder which can be purchased from a local home improvement store. Complete the rest of the fireplace.

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. Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset. 2 inches stud width masonry width mantel depth 1 to 2 inches. Brackets will need to be screwed in but mounting boards can be attached to the wall with a construction grade adhesive.

Locate the studs and mark. For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud. Install a finishing nail into each of the pilot holes with a nail gun or hammer. Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in place.

Our beam was 6 tall so nate drilled down 3 determine desired height of your mantel. Carefully cut out a tight notch from the corbel in which the stud will sit. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall. Holding your drill at a 45 degree angle downward drill a pilot hole through the shelf and drywall and into the stud.

Run bolts through the corbel and the stud. Drill holes half of height of your beam. If you are working on a stone surface use masonry anchors instead of drywall screws. These nails will secure the mantle in place.

The mantel needs to anchor to the studs in the wall above the fireplace. 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. You should use drywall screws in conjunction with the adhesive for the strongest bond.

The nails must be long enough to penetrate at least 1 inch into the drywall. Studs are evenly spaced behind walls.