Corner Fireplace Mantel

Have a fireplace in the corner? Wondering how to build a mantel for it? Have no fear! We can help you build that corner fireplace mantel!

A corner fireplace mantel is perfect for those who have limited space in their home or just want an attractive, eye-catching fireplace that does not take up too much room. Your corner fireplace mantel can be either bought pre-made or you can make one yourself - and will add valuable space on top of your fireplace for storing personal mementos or photographs.

A corner fireplace mantel is perfect for those who live in apartments or other compact homes or if you have a small room or space that you want to utilize with the beauty of a fireplace and mantel.

The fireplace mantel protrudes from the wall and extends from the firebox - and is what gives a fireplace its distinctive look. The corner fireplace can be particularly appealing because it can be a focal point in a room without taking up a lot of space, or it can be an accent in a room - whichever you choose. The corner fireplace mantel is usually found on a vent-less fireplace, meaning that you have no need for a chimney (sorry, Santa).

There are many corner fireplace mantels that are on the market that are ready made for your space or available as a custom order to fit precisely with your measurements and needs. Installing your corner fireplace and corner fireplace mantel is easiest when you follow these tips:

1. Select the corner that you will install your corner fireplace and corner fireplace mantel and determine the dimensions of the hearth. Cut these pieces from your stock.
2. A corner hearth for your corner fireplace will be made up of three sides and a top. Attach glue blocks along the inside edges of the pieces of your hearth.
3. Drive nails into the blocks to securely form the attachment of your corner fireplace's hearth.
4. Cut two corner braces to help reinforce the assembly of your hearth. Use nails and wood glue to attach the braces to the inside corners.
5. When the hearth is assembled, do a test fit in the corner where you will install your corner fireplace and fireplace mantel. You may need to make cutouts in your baseboards if the hearth of your corner fireplace does not fit tightly against the wall.
6. To support the back edge of the heart for your corner fireplace, create two 1X4 ledgers - these will attach the hearth to the studs in the wall.
7. Position the hearth into place and then nail it to the ledger.
8. Set the fireplace base of your pre-fabricated corner fireplace on the raised hearth. Place the fire box on the top and use screws to attach it.
9. Attach the flexible gas line of your corner fireplace. Tighten the connection as needed.
10. Set the corner fireplace surrounds into position.
11. Attach the apron.
12. Attach the ledgers to the wall.
13. Slide the fireplace assembly into the correct position.
14. Set the corner fireplace mantel on top.
15. Attach the corner fireplace mantel to the ledgers.

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