Fireplace Mantel Installation

Our mantels are easy to install. Mantel installations normally take between 2 - 4 hours. Please take a moment to learn about finding a qualified installer in your area as well as some helpful photos and instructions about the installation process...

Finding an Installer

If you don't want to install your mantel yourself, we recommend finding a reliable handyman or contractor in your area. The best online service we have found is called Thumbtack.

Thumbtack is a great online resource! Just fill out your project description (in this case a fireplace mantel installation) and you will receive multiple quotes from qualified service companies within a matter of minutes...all for FREE!

Steps to Install Mantel:

Installing our mantels is easy. Simply remove the mantel from the crate, click on the legs, and fasten to the wall surrounding your fireplace.

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Step 1: Uncrate

Tools Needed: Hammer, Pry Bar, Garbage Bags, & Power Drill (w/ square bit)

1. Remove plywood strip that surrounds bottom edge of crate.

2. Back out all screws surrounding the top perimeter of crate.

5. Carefully take hammer and separate all four corners of crate.

7. Remove foam and place in garbage bags, then remove mantel legs from plastic wrap.

9. Lay out all mantel pieces and prepare for assembly. Make sure to locate the small container of touch-up paint as well (if missing, look carefully as it may be still secured in packing foam).

Step 2: Assemble

Mantel legs and header are made to click together.

Simply align the pegs and slide together - no glue needed!

Use the provided screws to fasten the legs from behind.

Step 3: Install Nailers

Remove the screws that hold the provided nailer strips to the header.

After holding the assembled mantel in place, trace the outside perimeter onto the wall and check for level.

Once happy with the positioning of the mantel, transfer a line that represents the inside perimeter of the mantel and fasten nailer strips to wall using screws or nails (the use of all purpose glue is always helpful)

Step 4: Fasten Mantel

Fasten Mantel to backer strips using brad nails or screws.

Hold each scribe piece in place and see how much needs to be taken off the inside edge in order to maintain a consistent reveal while remaining tight to the stone surround.

Fasten scribes to inside of mantel legs with a few brad nails.

All that remains:

Fill holes with white caulk and wipe away with wet rag
For stained mantels, fill holes with matching wood putty, wipe with dry rag
Using white caulk, fill in any gaps along the wall and wipe clean with wet rag
Using extra paint/stain provided, touch up paint or stain with dry rag as needed

Then...

YOU'RE DONE!!