Diy Crown Molding Fireplace Mantel

An optional 6th step is to add crown molding to the top of the woodwork to the 1 4 on the very top.

Diy crown molding fireplace mantel.

Diy mantel for a brick fireplace do you have the kind of old but stellar mid century house that has a lovely brick fireplace but although you love that original element you can t help feeling like adding a slightly more modern looking piece to the mix might make the space feel a little more updated. That would work especially well if you have leftover moulding from another project i randomly found this ginormous piece of crown moulding at a. Trim and the mantel and install new fireplace doors. An optional 6th step is to add crown molding to the top of the woodwork.

Make it larger than your existing mantel so that you can install crown molding at an angle connecting the old and new mantels thus beefing up the height and width of the mantel. I didn t at first and still really loved how it looked even without the crown molding. Cut a 45 degree miter into each end of the 1x5 crown. Installing crown molding after crating mantel piece from medium density fiberboard larger than your old mantel you can install crown molding by beefing the dimensions at right angle and fastening the cleats to the mantels.

See more ideas about home projects home diy moldings and trim. Cut a poplar nailer strip and narrow trim piece to fit the length of the mantel then fasten them to the mantel with glue and pocket screws. Use the height and depth of the crown molding to determine the size of the mantel. Next bevel rip a 1x5 board to width to form the crown molding.

With 45 degree miter cuts at all corners place and attach the crown molding mantel to the brace and breastplate with 1 inch finish nails image 1. This project went quickly and came in under 60 which includes the price of paint wood nails and paint supplies. Cut a new mantel piece from the mdf. Secure the new mantel by leveling cleats and making necessary finishing.

Think of how wide you want your mantel to extend around your fireplace what colors you would like to use style of molding accents and the depth of the mantel shelf. Michelle making our dream while we used this diy technique to make a large custom mantle you could do the same with smaller crown moulding pieces for shelves. Cut a bottom cap to fit tight to the bottom of the crown molding to give the mantle a solid appearance. This board will support the crown molding and mantel shelf.

Secure with 1 inch finish nails image 2. Funk design studio if you plan on placing larger items atop your mantel shelf try a 6 mantel so you have ample space for décor. I ended up having it crowned when the rest of the room was getting crown molding.