Diy Rustic Mantel Shelf

Low hanging rustic mounted mantel shelf on a stone fireplace.

Diy rustic mantel shelf.

I also use a level to make sure my shelf sits straight. Just in case the rustic wooden beam mantel is unequivocally the idea that has appealed to you the most but you need some better guidance that s a little more specific to helping you mount such a thing on a very hard stonework fireplace. Her instructions are top notch and are perfect for anyone with a flat faced fireplace but i did need to change several things to accommodate the style of fireplace i have where the brick doesn t extend above the mantel. I think this gave it an uneven and rustic look and i love it.

I located the studs in the wall and marked on my shelf where they would line up. Diy fireplace wall mounted mantel shelf. While that was drying i attached the shelf brace to the wall.