Determine the height of the mantle on the brick fireplace.
Hang heavy mantel flush with wall.
Place marks on the grout line every 16.
How to attach a mirror flush to a brick wall.
For drywall use a hammer to tap a wall anchor into each pilot hole not entering a wall stud.
Most mantels are placed about 60 above the floor.
Fireplace mantel installation was a little above my skillset.
Installing a mirror is much like installing any type of picture in a frame except that mirrors are heavier than similarly sized pictures.
So full confession i had to call my dad for help on this one.
Drive two heavy duty hanging screws into the wall one at each point you just marked.
How to install a floating mantel the easy way.
Use an automatic drill to bore a hole that s narrower than the hanging screws you ve chosen at each mark then use a screwdriver attachment to drive the screws in making sure there s enough screw left protruding from the wall to catch the wire.
For stone or brick walls insert the lag bolts sleeves into the pilot holes then drive the lag bolts into the sleeves with a lag screwdriver.
Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height.
Drive 2 inch screws through each pilot hole to hold the mantel in.
Secure the mounting bracket to the wall.
Be sure to make sure the corbels are flush and level with the mantel with a regular level.
My dad was kind enough to come to help scott hang the wood mantle while i snuck out with my mom.