Locate the studs and mark.
How to mount a barn beam to wall hardware.
Apply construction adhesive into the holes.
Through my research i found that there are several ways to install reclaimed barn beams as mantels.
The board must be at least 3 4 of the height of your beam.
Drill corresponding hole into the back of the mantel.
Learn how to repurpose reclaimed barn wood by installing a barn beam mantel.
Optionally if a good surface exists apply glue onto the wall and the back of the mantel.
Mantel brackets rod system we chose to go with a mantel bracket for a few reasons.
Make sure the beam is level and mark the middle of the beam i used a piece of painter s tape and marked that.
We don t have the tools to make the angle cuts for french cleats.
Drill pilot holes into the template board not attached to the wall at this point at the locations of the studs.
Add character to your home with a beautiful floating mantel.
How to install a barn beam mantel.
We didn t want to hollow out the log to hang with a 2 4 mount.
Cut the board to the width of your fireplace.