Diy fireplace wall mounted mantel shelf.
Diy rustic mantel shelf.
Varathane weathered gray and kona.
While that was drying i attached the shelf brace to the wall.
Her instructions are top notch and are perfect for anyone with a flat faced fireplace but i did need to change several things to accommodate the style of fireplace i have where the brick doesn t extend above the mantel.
I use a stud finder for this part.
I located the studs in the wall and marked on my shelf where they would line up.
Just in case the rustic wooden beam mantel is unequivocally the idea that has appealed to you the most but you need some better guidance that s a little more specific to helping you mount such a thing on a very hard stonework fireplace.
I think this gave it an uneven and rustic look and i love it.