Faux Beam Mantel Diy

What better way to add some visual interest than a diy rustic floating beam.

Faux beam mantel diy.

It s super easy to use. All of the sides are cut in straight edges. I started first by adding a single stained board to see how it looked. 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.

First i took my measurements i needed three boards to fit around the existing brackets and two pieces for the ends. Basically you remove the backing and place the adhesive side onto the end of the mantel. Just in case you re still hoping to find a faux fireplace that works for you aesthetically but the style of your space falls right smack in the middle between the very rustic version and the more modern looking pre made project here s another. Mark 10 inches from each side.

Homemade basic rustic faux beam mantel. I determined my measurements and had my lumber. I wanted them to float from one side of the wall to the other. Line it up and smooth it on.

Our family room mantel was pretty boring. 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. Then you can stain it. A few months ago i wanted to change the look of our faux fireplace.

This is where the faux brick corbels would be placed. 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. The mantel is removed the cleat is attached and now we re ready to actually build the faux wood beam mantel. Then using a sanding block sand the edge where it overlaps and it will cut off the excess.

Using scrap wood plywood i cut out the board for the bottom of the mantel beam. The board above is my top board of my faux wood beam mantel. Using 3 4 plywood cut your top and bottom boards to the length and width of your cleat you built and attached above. With the opportunity to remodel my master bedroom it seemed the perfect time to try out my diy faux wood beam idea.

Diy statement faux mantel with brickwork and log ends. Fireplace mantels in faux and real wood are available in a large variety of lightly to heavily distressed textures colors and sizes. This board will not be seen.