Fireplace Mantel

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Howto & Style

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• fireplace
• mantel
• french
• cleat
• decorative
• tim
• carter
• ask
• builder

[zogorion]

I just mounted my mantel to my brick surround using this method, and it kind of seems like it will fall of the wall if I pull down on the front edge, or if I put too much stuff on it, did I do something wrong? Any help would be appreciated!

[AsktheBuilder]

@zogorion Yes. Cleat is not in the correct position, in the same plane as the wall or not aligned correctly. Good luck!

[Jessica845]

I love this video. When my clients ask me about an easy way to attach a fireplace mantel, I try to explain it myself. But, sometimes I just send them this video in their email and let you explain it.

[AsktheBuilder]

Thank you!

[IHateBenderbuses]

can you tell me how to fashion morning wood?

[AsktheBuilder]

No, I can't tell you how to fashion that wood.

[rhblakeman]

Good for mounting headboards to walls that are not attached to the frame as well - motels have done this for years but of course they lock them in place with a few screws to prevent theft. Friends of mine back in the 60s had their headboard, and a wall mounted mirror mounted like this but the mirror had a 2x4 split with a double rabbet to make a locking L. It was a heavy antique mirror too and never budged, neither did the headboard despite what activities went on ;-)

[kkbose]

great tim carter must make more videos on installation of fans and split air conditioner units if you have information regarding these give me the sites

[byhammerandhand]

Oh, la, la. Ze French cleat, non?