DIY Fireplace Mantel
Carpentry, DIY Projects, Design and Decor, Video by Danny Lipford
A fireplace mantel often serves as the focal point in a room. While factory made mantels are available, do-it-yourselfers with a well equipped shop can make one themselves from stock molding and medium density fiberboard or solid wood.
A router is used to flute the columns and cut the molded edge around the top. Apply crown molding under the shelf and baseboard around the base to give it a finished look. If starting from scratch is more than you want to tackle, consider buying a premade mantel shelf or kit.
