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.

Faux beam mantel diy.

This is where the faux brick corbels would be placed. The board above is my top board of my faux wood beam mantel. Then using a sanding block sand the edge where it overlaps and it will cut off the excess. Homemade basic rustic faux beam mantel.

Using scrap wood plywood i cut out the board for the bottom of the mantel beam. I started first by adding a single stained board to see how it looked. A few months ago i wanted to change the look of our faux fireplace. Line it up and smooth it on.

Using 3 4 plywood cut your top and bottom boards to the length and width of your cleat you built and attached above. The mantel is removed the cleat is attached and now we re ready to actually build the faux wood beam mantel. Fireplace mantels in faux and real wood are available in a large variety of lightly to heavily distressed textures colors and sizes. 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.

It gives the illusion that the mantel is a solid piece of wood. This board will not be seen. Basically you remove the backing and place the adhesive side onto the end of the mantel. 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. Then you can stain it. I determined my measurements and had my lumber. I wanted them to float from one side of the wall to the other.

Our family room mantel was pretty boring. Solid beams are expensive and difficult to secure so i made a diy faux beam to fit this underwhelming fireplace. All of the sides are cut in straight edges. It s super easy to use.

Mark 10 inches from each side. 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. What better way to add some visual interest than a diy rustic floating beam.