Installation Guide
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1. Remove mantel shelf from box and gather materials required to complete the installation. Always practice safety
and use appropriate eye and ear protection when using power tools.
2. Decide whether or not you are going to nish the mantel shelf before or after installation. If before, paint or stain
the mantel shelf to the color of your choosing (follow nishing guidelines provided by the coating manufacturer).
If after, proceed to the next step and nish the mantel shelf after the following steps have been completed.
3. Determine desired height of mantel shelf (typically 50"–55" from oor or a pre-determined height).
4. Subtract 1/2" from measurement in step 3 and mark this height on the wall.
5. Align top of mounting board with mark in step 4. Level the mounting board and draw faint line along the top
mounting board.
6. Attach mounting board to wall with fasteners and construction adhesive (see NOTE below). Ensure the
mounting board is level and centered prior to permanent mounting. Drive a minimum of three fasteners
(*see below) into the surface.
* Brick= 2-1/2” masonry screws
* Drywall= 3-1/2” drywall screws or appropriate drywall anchors (installed per the manufacturer’s instructions)
IMPORTANT: Do not omit the use of construction adhesive between the mounting board and drywall as it helps
distribute the weight of the mantel and anything displayed on top of the mantel.
NOTE: If mounting to dry wall, use stud nder to identify studs behind the drywall
• If studs are present, use drywall screws driven directly into studs (preferred method).
• If studs are not present, use drywall anchors driven directly into the drywall surface (per hardware
manufacturer's instructions).
7. Place mantel shelf over mantel mounting board. Conrm that it ts snug against wall surface.
8. Using a level and tape measurer, conrm there are no last minute adjustments needed.
9. Pre-drill holes for nish nails ¾” from the back of the mantel shelf every 12-18” across the length of the mantel.
10. Remove mantel shelf. Apply construction adhesive to the top of the mantel mounting board. Replace mantel shelf
to the mounting board.
11. Insert nish nails into pre-drilled holes through the mantel, into the mounting board. With a hammer and nailset
sink the nail heads below the mantel surface.
12. Fill nail holes with matching wood ller. Allow glue and wood ller to dry overnight before placing any objects on
your new mantel.
SIMPLE MANTEL INSTALLATION
( MANTEL KIT ONLY )