How to replace a Fireplace Mantel
The original fireplace mantel was very plain, a length of 2X6 with some sash trim nailed around the edges. Do to the fact that the hearth was the same width as the outside of the fireplace it would have been difficult to instal a complete surround and have it look right. To give the mantel a sense of stability I decided to add the two corbels. The replacement mantel is basically two 3/4" boards for the top and three styles of stock molding attached to a 1X6 on each side of the corbels.
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