How do you make a barnwood mantel?

How to Build a DIY Floating Mantel out of Barn Wood

Step One: Smooth surface of wood.
Step Two: Trim end of wood.
Step Three: Rout a channel in barn wood.
Step Four: Attach flange to wall.
Step Five: Drill holes in back of wood and determine placement.
Step Six: Set mantel into place and secure.

How do you make a paint mantel look rustic?

Rub the corners of the mantel with a fine-grit sandpaper or a piece of steel wool. Scuff off the paint in an irregular fashion so it resembles natural wear. Most natural aging occurs along the edges and any protrusions on the mantel, so focus the distressing in these locations.

What size board do I need to make a mantel?

Here’s a quick sketch with the dimensions, but I suspect these measurements will vary for you, depending on the size of your mantel. You’ll likely use a 1×6 board for the framework and the 1×10 for the front piece. Use wood glue and brad nails to join the boards together.

Can you put a wood mantel over an existing mantel?

And the wood mantel slides on, like a sleeve, over the existing mantel so it’s a temporary look that I can switch out quickly and easily without damaging the stone. Landlords and tenants rejoice! Here’s a quick sketch with the dimensions, but I suspect these measurements will vary for you, depending on the size of your mantel.

How do you install a sleeve over a fireplace mantel?

As for installation, we simply slid the wood “sleeve” over the existing mantel. It fits snugly and so there’s no need for added fasteners. When we’re ready to take it off, we just gently pull it off, leaving no damage to the stone.

Is the left side of the mantel darker or lighter?

As you can see in these pics, the left side of the mantel is darker than the right. This is what it looks like before it is wiped and smoothed, so you can control the depth of color. Note: Although the end result came out great, if I were to do this again, I would miter the corners so that the wood fit together more seamlessly).