Mantel Installation Instructions
General Tools and Materials
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Mollies/Anchors
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Deck Screws
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Screw Gun / Drill Driver & Bits
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Caulk Gun
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Color Complimenting Textured Caulk
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Loctite® PL® Premium® 3X Construction Adhesive
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Level / Laser
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Tape Measure
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Safety Glasses
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Pencil
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Touchup Kit
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Cotton Swabs
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Clean Cloth
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Small Paint Brush
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Stud Finder
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Cut Lumber
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Wood Cutting Saw with Finish Blade
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Mantel Mounting Strip
24 Hours Before Starting
- Ensure surface is structurally sound and in good condition. Surfaces such as drywall should be flat and smooth to minimize gaps.
- Acclimate all materials by storing them flat in the installation location (but away from moisture and direct sunlight or other heat sources) for at least 24 hours.
- Gather all tools and materials.
WARNINGS:
- Leave a 1/8” gap between the mantel (or mantel & corbel) and any adjacent material(s).
- Be sure to obey all safety rules and recommendations set forth by tool manufacturers.
- Always follow any, and all, local, state, and federal building codes.
- Always comply with clearances set forth by the manufacturer of stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, and any other heat source.
- Our faux mantels are durable, but are for decorative use only. Mantels are not intended to support heavy weight.
- Wear safety glasses during the entire installation process.
- Our products may have screws embedded below the surface. We recommend using a hand saw (not power tools) when cutting these products. You may find these screws with a stud finder. Barron Designs is not responsible for any bodily harm or damage to your equipment.
Directions
Step 1
Measure the Inside Dimensions of the Mantel
Tools:
- Tape Measure
Skip to Step 3 if you purchased a mounting strip along with your mantel.
Turn mantel over on a soft, clean surface and measure the interior dimensions.
Step 2
Cut Lumber to Fit
Tools:
- Lumber
- Wood Cutting Saw with Finish Blade
- Cut and/or rip the lumber so that it fits inside the mantel with at least 1/8” clearance.
- Dry fit the cut lumber inside the mantel to be sure that it does not have to be forced.
Step 3
Locate Studs
Tools:
- Stud Finder
- Pencil
Using a stud finder mark each location with a pencil.
Step 4
Level and Secure Lumber
Tools:
- Pencil
- Laser/Level
- Screw Gun/Drill Driver & Bits
- Mollies/Anchors
- Deck Screws
- Create a level line one inch below where you want the top of the installed mantel.
- Attach the lumber to the wall at the level line by screwing the deck screws through the lumber and into the studs.Use mollies/anchors if there are no studs.
Step 5
Dry Fit Mantel
Before securing the mantel make sure it fits over the cut lumber.
Step 6
Apply Adhesive
Tools:
- Loctite® PL®Premium® 3X Construction Adhesive
- Caulk Gun
Apply Loctite PL Premium Advanced 3X Construction Adhesive to the top of the mounted lumber.
Step 7
Install & Secure Mantel
Tools:
- Screw Gun/Drill Driver & Bits
- Deck Screws
- Slide the mantel over the mounted lumber.
- At the top of the mantel, use the deck screws and toe screw the mantel to the lumber. Recess the screws about 1/8”. Be careful not to over tighten.
Step 8
Touch Up
Tools:
- Painters Tape
- Clean Cloth
- Caulk
- Caulk Gun
- Touch-Up Kit
- Small Paint Brush
- Apply color complimenting textured caulk to fill screw holes. Blend caulk into adjacent surfaces while it is still wet.
- Use paint from the touch-up kit to paint over the caulk.