Instructions / Assembly

Included:
- Mantel (Shelf)
- 42” Wood Mounting Cleat
- (3) 3” Wall screws
- (4) 1-1/4” Finish nails
- Instruction Sheet
Tools needed:
- Tape measure
- Stud finder
- Level
- Drill with phillips screw-driver bit plus 1/16” and
3/16” drill bits
- Hammer
- Pencil
Instructions:
1) Remove the mounting cleat from inside of mantel by pulling loose (glued in place for shipping).
2) Select the location for the mantel and then mark the location for the mounting cleat-be sure to
compensate for the thickness of the mantel’s top panel.
3) Use a stud finder to locate (3) studs for the cleat to screw into, as close to the center of the
mantel location as possible. Mark locations on the cleat and pre-drill through the cleat using a
3/16” drill bit (it is important to pre-drill through cleat to avoid splitting). Using a level, attach
the cleat to the wall studs using the provided 3“ wall screws. (figure 1)
4) Once the cleat is secure to your wall studs, place the shelf on the cleat so that it is resting in its
final location. Select and mark locations on the back of the mantel for the finish nails. You want
to make sure that the finish nails will go into the cleat in areas without the wall screws interfering.
(figure 2)
5) Remove the mantel and pre-drill holes in the top of the mantel for the finish nails using a 1/16”
drill bit.
6) Return the mantel to the cleat and secure it by nailing the (4) finish nails through your pre-drilled
holes into the wood cleat. Note: Make sure the mantel is pushed firmly up against wall before
securing with nails-it may be helpful to have a second set of hands hold the mantel in place
while you nail. (figure 2)
figure 1 figure 2
RUSTIC MANTEL SHELF INSTRUCTIONS
figura 1 figura 2
INSTR MTL RUSTIC