Diy Crown Molding Fireplace Mantel

Cut a new mantel piece from the mdf.

Diy crown molding fireplace mantel.

Funk design studio if you plan on placing larger items atop your mantel shelf try a 6 mantel so you have ample space for décor. Initially i didn t and still really loved how it looked. See more ideas about home projects home diy moldings and trim. Installing crown molding after crating mantel piece from medium density fiberboard larger than your old mantel you can install crown molding by beefing the dimensions at right angle and fastening the cleats to the mantels.

Secure the new mantel by leveling cleats and making necessary finishing. An optional 6th step is to add crown molding to the top of the woodwork. I didn t at first and still really loved how it looked even without the crown molding. That would work especially well if you have leftover moulding from another project i randomly found this ginormous piece of crown moulding at a.

Apr 30 2019 explore linda hauser s board fireplace mantels and trim followed by 346 people on pinterest. An optional 6th step is to add crown molding to the top of the woodwork to the 1 4 on the very top. Cut a poplar nailer strip and narrow trim piece to fit the length of the mantel then fasten them to the mantel with glue and pocket screws. Use the height and depth of the crown molding to determine the size of the mantel.

I ended up having it crowned later on when the rest of the room was getting crown molding. I ended up having it crowned when the rest of the room was getting crown molding. Secure with 1 inch finish nails image 2. With 45 degree miter cuts at all corners place and attach the crown molding mantel to the brace and breastplate with 1 inch finish nails image 1.

This board will support the crown molding and mantel shelf. Cut a 45 degree miter into each end of the 1x5 crown. Trim and the mantel and install new fireplace doors. This project went quickly and came in under 60 which includes the price of paint wood nails and paint supplies.

Make it larger than your existing mantel so that you can install crown molding at an angle connecting the old and new mantels thus beefing up the height and width of the mantel. Next bevel rip a 1x5 board to width to form the crown molding. Cut a bottom cap to fit tight to the bottom of the crown molding to give the mantle a solid appearance.