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lwardsmb

how is the mantel installed?

12 years ago
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    The best way to install a shelf mantle is to screw 1/2"lag bolts into the wood framing. Cut the head off of the bolts so that the shaft of the bolt is about 1" from the front of the mantle. Drill a slightly larger hole so that mantle slides over the shaft of the bolt. Squeeze a 2 part anchoring epoxy into the hole and then slide the mantle over the bolts. Use 2x stiff legs to support the mantle until the epoxy cures.

    Comments (10)

    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Hi lwardsmb. We had metal brackets protruding from the stone, that we slid the mantel over then screwed in place from the underside of the mantel.
      lwardsmb thanked LemonTree & Co. Interiors
    • 12 years ago
      Where is the coffee table from?
    • 12 years ago
      thank you to LemonTree & Co. for the explanation of how the mantel was hung!
    • 12 years ago
      Beautiful room! What type of wood is the mantel? I love it! Thanks for any information you can provide.
    • 11 years ago
      I also would like to know what type of wood is the mantel? Thanks!
    • PRO
      11 years ago
      Hi Amy, the mantel is Maple.
    • 11 years ago

      What are the mantel dimensions?

    • 8 years ago

      Could you please tell me the dimensions of the mantel?

    • 8 years ago

      The window insert is beautiful. Where was this designed and bought.

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