Fireplace Mantel ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
FIREPLACE MANTEL Recommended Tools Drill with 1/8”, Drill Bit, and Phillips Bit Level Tape Measure Awl VERSION Stud Finder RUSTICAHARDWARE.com 2017 2 03 Use teamwork - We recommend two people for this build.
FIREPLACE MANTEL Parts A. C. B. D. E. PARTS A. Mantel B. Cleat C. Phillips Head Drywall Screw D. Phillips Head Anchor Screw E. Anchor VERSION 3 NOTE: The hardware provided for the mantel installation is intended for drywall installations only. For recommendations on installations involving brick or stone, see the end of this installation guide. 03 2017 3 RUSTICAHARDWARE.
FIREPLACE MANTEL Assembly Instructions NOTE: Use wall studs wherever possible for the mantel installation for added strength and stability. 1. Decide at what height the mantel is to be installed. Using a level, mark the location with a pencil. Stud Location Desired Mantel Location Fireplace opening Figure 1 2. Using a stud finder, locate the studs along the area the mantel will be installed. Mark stud locations with a pencil (Figure 1). 3.
FIREPLACE MANTEL Assembly Instructions 6. Place the cleat on the line made in step 1 (Figure 4). SUGGESTION: Use double stick tape on the back of the cleat to help hold the cleat in place while completing step 7. 7. Mark the wall with an awl through the pilot holes in the cleat. Set the cleat aside (Figure 4). Figure 4 8. Install drywall anchors only where mantel installation does not intersect with a wall stud (Figure 5). NOTE: Do not install anchors in wall studs. VERSION 9.
FIREPLACE MANTEL Assembly Instructions 11. Attach the cleat to the wall using anchors (D), where applicable, and screws (Figure 6). Figure 6 12. Hang the mantel (A) on the cleat. Secure with three drywall screws (C) (Figure 7). VERSION 3 03 6 RUSTICAHARDWARE.
FIREPLACE MANTEL Installing on Brick or Stone Installation on a brick or stone chimney will require additional tools and hardware. For example, drill bits for drilling into stone and mortar are different from standard drill bits, and you may need a heavy-duty drill: Consult with a local hardware store for the correct hardware and equipment to use. For brick chimneys, drilling is usually done in the mortal between bricks. A lead insert is installed for the screw that will hold the cleat in place.
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