Faux Beam Mantel Diy

Using scrap wood plywood i cut out the board for the bottom of the mantel beam.

Faux beam mantel diy.

After deciding i loved it and wanted something more substantial we decided to build a diy faux beam fireplace mantel cover which was really easy and really inexpensive. I wanted the faux beams to be suspended and not run along the ceiling since it was going to be impossible to do that because of the way the ceiling lines were. All of the sides are cut in straight edges. Mark 10 inches from each side.

Using 3 4 plywood cut your top and bottom boards to the length and width of your cleat you built and attached above. I determined my measurements and had my lumber. Then you can stain it. Our family room mantel was pretty boring.

It s super easy to use. Diy statement faux mantel with brickwork and log ends. First i took my measurements i needed three boards to fit around the existing brackets and two pieces for the ends. The board above is my top board of my faux wood beam mantel.

I wanted them to float from one side of the wall to the other. It gives the illusion that the mantel is a solid piece of wood. What better way to add some visual interest than a diy rustic floating beam. A few months ago i wanted to change the look of our faux fireplace.

Basically you remove the backing and place the adhesive side onto the end of the mantel. Line it up and smooth it on. Mark the location of the corbels and cut the board for the bottom of the mantel beam. Whether you want to add a beautiful touch to your fireplace or mount a stand alone decorative shelf each one of these fireplace mantels are easy to install and a fine complement to our ceiling beams.

The mantel is removed the cleat is attached and now we re ready to actually build the faux wood beam mantel. Just in case you re still hoping to find a faux fireplace that works for you aesthetically but the style of your space falls right smack in the middle between the very rustic version and the more modern looking pre made project here s another. Then using a sanding block sand the edge where it overlaps and it will cut off the excess. This is where the faux brick corbels would be placed.

Solid beams are expensive and difficult to secure so i made a diy faux beam to fit this underwhelming fireplace. This board will not be seen. With the opportunity to remodel my master bedroom it seemed the perfect time to try out my diy faux wood beam idea.