Diy Fireplace Mantel Box. Also, choose a length that's about double the fireplace box. Some come with crown molding and corbels, some with live edge wood, and some with uneven surfaces to impart a rugged feel.
First, cut your 1×8 piece in half (which is actually 7.5″ in depth). Easy diy floating wood mantel on brick fireplace. So i decided to hack an old tv box and transform it into a festive, faux holiday fireplace.
A few months ago, i wanted to change the look of our faux fireplace.
Many mantels are attached to a backer of some sort that helps to support the material. Center the post on the box; This entire surround and mantel is built over an existing fireplace. $400.00 for the fireplace insert.