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FIREPLACE MANTEL & SURROUND x MANTEL (FIREPLACE) x SURROUND (FIREPLACE) xx FIREPLACE Wall shelf (39"x7") is supported by crown molding and large wooden brackets to give the appearance of an old-fashioned fireplace mantel. Craftsman-style built-in bookcases and matching mantel for a fireplace. Photo shows how an H-shaped mantel of 2x10s and rough-sawn plywood panels add visual impact to a fireplace. How to build an attractive mantel for an existing brick fireplace. Photo shows how a fireplace can be given a facelift by building a mantle and floor-to-ceiling framework from rough sawn cedar. Area between the mantle and ceiling is filled in with cedar shingles. Shelving ideas that also add architectural interest. (1) Shaker-style peg shelving is used both as a rail for displaying pictures and a rod for hanging curtains. (2) Simple 6" wide shelf has racks for hanging stemware on the underside. (3) Fake fireplace and mantel. (4) Shelf, supported by corbels, serves as a space-saving entry table. Hearth at home. Combine the convenience of a zero-clearance gas fireplace with this custom-built surround. The surround features a keystone of the Greek wind god Aeolus, multi-color tiles, and decorative wood moldings and trim which you fabricate yourself. Accenting your fireplace. (1) Barnboard mantel looks like a solid timber but presents none of the headaches of excessive mass. (2) Molded mantel assembly. A facade with finesse. Remodel your existing masonry fireplace to add a new look with traditional elegance. How to remove and cover exposed brickwork, install a new fire chamber, and install an elegant wooden mantle. Custom-made fireplace surround is made from oak-veneered particleboard, oak boards, and oak molding. Includes two matching columns, a panel connecting the tops of the columns, and a mantel. Reproduction of a turn-of-the-century fireplace mantel includes layered crown molding, simulated vertical panels, pressed applique which simulates a relief carving, etc. Build a mantel for use with (or without) a fireplace. Est. cost: $25. Profiles of two colonial fireplace surround moldings. (1) Bolection. (2) Astragal plus crown molding. Turn a wood fireplace mantle into rich "marble" by applying several coats of quick-drying latex paint. How to build a traditional fireplace mantelpiece from wood and wood molding. How to build a wooden mantle and fireplace surround with new marble facing over the brick front and hearth. Craftsman style built-in bookcases and fireplace mantel. Gas fireplace and stone surround. Part 2. How to apply cast stone to a fireplace surround. Techniques are applicable to covering other surfaces. Tip on attaching a hollow wood shelf mantel to a brick fireplace. Building a Federal-style mantel. Neoclassical detailing in poplar and ceramic tile. Reproduction of an 18th-century mantel includes vertical flutes, hand-carved "sunburst" ovals, and Delft tiles. Baronial inglenook. Elegant laminated mahogany arches and antique English details featured in this large fireplace surround. Building a fireplace mantel. Fluted pilasters and decorative trim make for a mantel that appears complicated but really isn't. Building a mantel. A frame-and-panel base topped with a broad shelf dresses up a plain fireplace. Building fireplace mantels. Antebellum designs provide inspiration. Use a bed rail fastener to hang a heavy wooden mantel from a masonry fireplace. Technique for mounting fireplace mantels to brick walls using hidden screws and plaster of paris. Mantel makes the room. Sophisticated and complex-looking, mantels are actually simple to build. Arts-and-Crafts style oak mantel features frame-and-panel background and a thick mantel shelf consisting of oak over plywood. Two simple fireplace surrounds that are made from pine and decorated with moldings and purchased carvings. Fireplace facelift. Larger, more decorative mantel is made by fitting a pine box over an existing brick shelf. Mantel masterpiece. Create a striking fireplace mantel using stock lumber and standard moldings. Four different styles are illustrated. A slate-tile hearth and cherry hardwood mantel you can build from scratch. Also views ready-to-install mantel kits for easy elegance. Spreading on the charm. How to construct a wooden fireplace surround and finish it with a coating of stucco-like material. Ideal for a Southwestern or contemporary fireplace setting. Fireplace facelift. How to convert an existing fireplace into a super-efficient and stylish heater. Update it with a new mantle, marble hearth, and woodstove insert. Fireplace mantels you can install. Includes tips on building a mantel from a kit and installing wooden mantels. Fireplace finery. Freshen up your fireplace with a new hearth or mantel. Options for fireplace redesign are viewed. How to get a better looking fireplace. Ideas for the mantel, mantel shelf, surround, and hearth. New face for an old fireplace. How to install a new mantle and decorative molding around a built-in brick fireplace. Repairing and restoring marble mantels. Step-by-step procedures for disassembling a marble mantle, how to repair damaged marble, and how to install a mantle. Tip: How to clean old white marble mantles. Renewing a marbleized mantle. How to remove the grime that obscured the mantle of a coal burning fireplace. A pictoral guide to fireplace mantels, 1700-1940, and sources for buying reproductions. Maintaining mantels and their associated parts. Slate pretenders. A look at manufactured modular slate mantels of the late 19th century. Tips on tackling common restoration problems. How to build a fireplace mantle from stock moldings. Tips on extra support needed when replacing a wood mantel with a stone one. Magnificent mantels. How to give a fireplace an updated look. (1) Using stock molding. (2) Installing a ceramic-tile face. (3) Painting. (4) Installing surrounding cabinets. Window valance and fireplace mantel are made from 6" mantel molding and pine. Fabulous fireplace surround in two versions (cherry in a natural finish and medium density fiberboard painted. Both versions feature fluting on the pilaster fronts, molding trim accents and deep cove molding under the mantel. Basic construction principles for building a fireplace surround. Straight to the hearth. Complete details for building an imposing decorative surround for a fireplace. Oak fireplace surround. Decorative details include dentil molding, flutes, and egg and dart hand-carved molding. Maple fireplace mantel featuring dentil molding is supported by a square pilaster (half-depth column) at each end. Formal colonial-style fireplace mantle is built up from stock lumber and moldings. Wood surrounds. Build fireplace mantels from scratch or from a kit. Instructions included for building a mahogany mantel, fabricating custom moldings, etc. How to build a fireplace mantel. Faux stone fireplace. How to install a fireplace surround and hearth using manufactured stone. Step-by-step photos show the gluing and grouting procedures required. Traditional style oak mantle features frame-and-panel fronts on the pilasters and bridge. Optional designs include elimination of the pilasters and adding a large mirror and frame over the fireplace. | |||||||||
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