How to Build a Floating Mantel | Fireplace Wooden Mantel DIY

I built this floating wooden mantel for my new fireplace surround. Check out the tricks I used to install this pine floating mantel without requiring heavy duty hardware!
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[@luisbarquero5704]

MUY buena calidad, el texto imagenes. kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO Un manuel muy completo y trabajado. Resulta muy práctico. Para principiantes y profesionales. Lo recomiendo

[@neildrachlen9149]

Should have more views

[@Duke_The_Creator]

I would have painted the mantle the same color As the wood on the ceiling it would bring the room together

[@Cartier_specialist]

Carnauba wax makes a pretty good finish.

[@RiversideHomesteadLife]

Sweet I will show u one we made....

[@andylukas6017]

Schönes Video 👍würde mich freuen wenn ihr mir auf meinem Kanal vorbei schaut 😉

[@MarkThomasBuilder]

That screwdriver technique sounds like a good idea for the corners. Thanks for sharing!

[@Pro1er]

Hi Mark, I learned that screwdriver trick from a German cabinetmaker over 50 years ago, sometimes it works, other times it doesn't so I find it best to test on an inconspicuous spot first.

[@billspopslc]

I watched a LOT of mantle videos. Your video was so easy to follow as someone who doesn’t know anything about carpentry. I actually get really inspired and felt like I could actually do this myself. Thank you!!! Ps. Would this work for a brick fireplace???

[@MMGJ10]

I'm really impressed with your ability. Did you have any background in construction or anything? As always, nice work!

[@ivadavis]

good job 😀

[@jjryansea]

Love your work Melissa. Thank you for practical instruction on interesting projects. . Happy New Year, ....a new (and better) year with many new projects.

[@danielmurzellotheunknownma7481]

Hello👋🙋‍♂️ there.. Amazing and very interesting video🎥.. Super like👌👌👌 Well explained from start to end.. Thanks for sharing Do keep posting Warm regards and best👍💯 wishes The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨‍🏭

[@caleb4367]

First 1,000! Love your content!

[@sunumiah9643]

Amazing floating shelf but how would you take it off, if ever you needed to because you've nailed the shelf to the internal structure 🤔

[@briankinnaman6532]

Super cool tip about sanding mitered edges and using a screwdriver. Looks great! Thanks for sharing this!

[@MrStukov]

Great project, came out nicely! Planning on making my own.

[@Duke_The_Creator]

Looks amazing I built one myself but If definitely looks empty without a tv 😩 let your husband get a tv it would look amazing

[@garygray7945]

You did an amazing job on that project and nothing you could buy off the shelf would look as good ! Way to go.

[@marcuswilliams7143]

Any know the measurements of this?!?!? Depth and height?

[@hangdogit]

Nice design. It should work great with a hardwood outer finish wood like Oak or Alder too.

[@stevetheplumberbreeding7402]

Great job Melissa!!! Hope you had a Merry Christmas🌲👍🌲

[@redscortgt93]

Spencer on Insider Carpentry has a few great videos on beam making. It would be similar to mantles. I would have personally stained it a darker color to hide the wood putty and brad nails, but the natural color looks great as well. Maybe even burning it. Idk so many ideas! Lol looks great! Keep up the good work. :)

[@pvc4343]

It really turned out nice and I learned something when you related about using the screw driver to smash the edges----Its nice to follow you around--Have a great New Year! from Nevada.

[@annw6820]

Ann

[@amarlakhani973]

Three

[@williammcgowan6687]

very nice job you have done there

[@bmc007]

i think it looks great.. i'm definitely doing this 👍

[@ayrtonsenna1125]

Where did you get the already cut wood boards? Thanks!

[@josephpilosky4775]

Hope you had a merry Christmas. STAY SAFE

[@enstigatorofficial]

with that low grade type of wood you should have just painted it the wall color

[@Redpitdog]

We're did you learn that the polish would suppress the yellow ?

[@johnhitchcock5404]

You have to watch Insider Carpentry. Smart as whip he is. Borderline genius.

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hi Melissa, I absolutely love it, Thanks for sharing.

[@carlossimoes2133]

Good job merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@CoolBreeze640]

Good video and project! Edit: Have you thought about applying a hardwood veneer to the front? Maybe maple or another light colored wood?

[@talenttrading]

Great results. Very nice for Christmas and the stockings :)

[@gregorypalmer7828]

Nice work. I would have keyed off the dark beams above and darkened the mantel to match.

[@GuessWho-uc5uq]

Was looking for this comment. Thinking the exact same thing.

[@dlvh007]

Looks like a nice floating mantel. Good job Melissa, and a belated Merry Christmas to you!

[@yuoba2001]

nice job...what s are the size? thank you❤

[@JuanCarlosAquila]

Beautiful... Congratulations...

[@yamiraengle702]

Its beautiful Melissa. And the decor just made it so much more.

[@CheyandNate]

What size screws did you use for the 2X4 and to screw the base into the wall?

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Your project looks amazing. I'm building a desk using glue in numerous areas. I read not to spread glue with fingers as oils will weaken it. hmmm .. never knew that but it does make sense. The article said to use a small brush for spreading the glue. I tried it and liked the process. Water cleanup was easy. Just thot I'd pass the info along.

[@WelcometotheWoodsBlog]

I didn't know doing the oils on skin break down the glue, I've usually just used my fingers lol. Thanks for the info!

[@rodcormier7428]

Thx for the video .... always enjoy ur project .... something well help ur glue up is tape

[@bradmaas6875]

Nice

[@whyme5024]

Simple and nice. Thanks.

[@PeterKNoone]

Great to see you spreading the glue across the whole work surface...much better! Great stuff, keep it coming. Love your skills and creativity.

[@amarlakhani973]

You should add brick to the wall so that the fireplace will pop!

[@julieamos1633]

Very nicely done.

[@karenreyes840]

wao you are strong and i like it alot lol keep it up!

[@sweetycane5478]

I needed to know how you applied it to the wall

[@JSJS23]

Awesome work , you are beautiful as well

[@TheRealGOTdurrrred]

Should have used hardwood. Looks good though

[@indy007jones]

Very nice but how do you remove it if needed.

[@kylieselby2710]

How much did this project cost you?

[@TheresaMcGinnis-n8o]

What are the dimensions? Love it!

[@dagobertoramirez9359]

Amazing work..!

[@christinathomas8228]

What degree did you mider the mantle

[@seatleon57220]

Comme toujours !! C'est parfait 👌

[@leksey7870]

It turned out beautifully! Good luck!

[@jaggerben2000]

Hi, that looks really really great. I just bought a house and I'm doing the same thing. Your videos of very helpful I appreciate that. Thank you. Ben Ferguson.

[@julianamartinez7356]

Where is the garland from?

[@davidl8425]

Quite the craftswoman, very good job and how you explain everything is well done....

[@michaelnone1437]

I don't like the finish at all. looks like an unfinished beam hanging over your fireplace. The work is good but raw wood just isn't a good look.

[@ramzikearl7344]

I really love your videos. You could teach 75% of other you tubers how to edit. You’re step by step instructions are concise and informative. Plus, if you don’t mind my saying so, you’re not too hard to look at. Happy Holidays!

[@tomkemp9465]

What happens to all the steam?

[@davidwhite1099]

Excellent job, great job explaining the steps.

[@angelooldman7201]

good job preety lady good job

[@NicoleMeyer-r5p]

I love this! I am wondering what you used on your faux concrete finish on the wall?

[@MrPatrickguernon]

Does MDF need pilot holes?

[@ddnlee24]

They should give u a show

[@ВадимЗиганшин-е7ь]

Очередной пылесборник в дом приволокла ) Пока деревяшку шкурила, джинсы древесной пылью испохабила ) Полные трусы опилок, на постели засохшие хлебные крошки )

[@reedblessed]

Awesome job! ~watching from Norfolk, Virginia~

[@MarcoACasco]

Just lovely !!! wonder how you come up with all these ideas ???

[@reellifewithlove4411]

Beautiful sis!!!!!😮😮❤❤❤

[@AJKlos]

Love this. Thank you. Had that in mind but you made it way more understandable

[@SDMacMan]

OMG what a sad little level. Lol. But as long as that 2x4 was straight, you should be good. If that level is accurate that is. 🙃 For someone that tackles as many projects as you do, you should get yourself some proper 4ft and 2ft levels.

[@beckyh8565]

If you don't yet have a 4 ft level you can use a 2x4 and ay it across the full length of the surface and place the small level on it.

[@marysantana8468]

Love this sooooo much !,

[@maverick7958]

Te felicito has echo un buen trabajo pero debo de darte un consejo para tu seguridad no utilices un taladró teniendo el cabello suelto y una ráfaga de viento por muy leve que sea si logra llevar tu cabello al rotor o a la broca y se te enreda te causará un accidente doloroso. Usa una malla para sostener tu cabello.

[@etsatcom]

Amazing work. That came out awesome. I might try something similar but for shelves in a room soon. I like the finished look. Good job, Melissa!

[@userbosco]

56 years old, and just learned something! :-] Had never heard that trick about joining mitered edges. I always caulk my joinery to finish it, but this may be worth trying, so easy!

[@robertjames-life4768]

You are correct- you need at least a 24” level, a torpedo doesn’t give an overall level accurately. Nice job though!

[@chronicler352]

You lost me at, "gravity is holding the mantle onto the support". Dumbest thing I've heard in a long time.

[@irvinchance8991]

Very happy 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

[@baq8680]

Beautiful job.... and nice work on the miters!!!

[@johnchlipala5079]

Very nice job on the mantel. Love the way you breakdown the project on the video, very knowledgeable, and made this a very enjoyable video!!! I'm a fan!

[@daytonblake477]

Very helpful hint on making the miters look tight. I’ll give it a try. Thank you and God’s peace be with you.

[@lindsayfrey4268]

Thank you for showing how to make a beautiful wooden mantle. You did a great job explaining your process!

[@rogerdrury6537]

Thanks for the video. Mirror is a really nice touch, but wasn't a big screen TV in the works for the spot? ;)

[@richie-rich3035]

Most Excellent!

[@brandy2374]

What is the height of your mantle from floor to bottom of mantle? Thank you so much for this tutorial... you did a beautiful job.

[@randydobson1863]

HELLO MELISSA ITS IS RANDY AND I AM NEW SUBSCIBED TO U KZbin THANKS RANDY

[@jeffgreen2448]

Looks good! French cleats work well in these applications. After decorating, brings everything together nicely

[@jlt7793]

Looks great!

[@ماجدعايدية]

Thanks I loved it! 🎄🎄

[@sean6077]

That's pretty much how I did my 3 floating shelves. Although I used pallet wood instead of pine boards. I wanted a more rustic look. But I like the look of yours with the white-washing. I stained one of mine with Minwax English Chestnut stain and the other 2 I left natural since I used boards with different color depths on those 2. My brackets are mounted directly into studs with 3" lag screws. I also used glue on the joints between the runner (long part mounted to the wall) and the fingers (parts that stick off the runner) as well as 3" screws. Overbuilt.....definitely. Will they ever fall.....probably not, lol.

[@JCC56]

mantel looks great, French cleats is also an easy option.

[@dragon66leo]

Great work thats what im planning also for my wall, keep up the great work 😎👌

[@Drevid]

Nice to see it fully completed. Looks fantastic. Would have loved to seen it with a fire going and all the Christmas stuff.

[@seansysig]

Simple design yet beautiful finish and decorating.