In this video i demonstrate how i make rustic barn wood beams out of cheap 1x6 pine boards.
Diy barn beam mantel.
Through my research i found that there are several ways to install reclaimed barn beams as mantels.
Glue and nail the boards in place.
We started by pre drilling the screw holes for the shelf support.
In this case i am building a mantel for above my wood stove.
Supplies needed to build a barn beam mantel.
Chain saw if needed to shorten crow bar.
The shelf support is simply 2 4 cut down to fit the length of the mantel so that the mantel can rest on it.
We don t have the tools to make the angle cuts for french cleats.
Create the support beam for the floating shelf mantel.
With the mantel fully constructed it was time to install this baby.
This step is easiest done with two people so grab a helper if you can find.
You can use a table saw or a chop saw to make 45.
Installing a barn beam mantel.
Materials needed to hang mantel on brick.
2 x 4 x 8.