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Mantel Kit Installation - Easy to Install

Order an American Series Fireplace Mantel Kit here
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Step #1

Make sure your floor is clean, then turn the mantel breast assembly upside down on the floor.
Mantel Breast
Assembly

Step #2

Slide the legs into the mantel breast assembly. The metal dowel pins in the legs fit into holes in the mantel header.

Step #3

Cam Lock Fastening System - Back View of Mantel

Step #4 - Outline The Mantel

After you have assembled your mantel, place it on the wall where it will be permanently positioned. Lightly outline the mantel on the wall as shown. Then move the mantel to the side.

Step #5 - Install Mounting Strips 1/2” or 3/4” Inside of Lines

Install the mounting strips inside your linesInstall the mounting strips inside your lines either 1/2” or 3/4” depending on the thickness of your mantel. Secure mounting strips to the wall by nails, screws, and construction adhesive. Side mounting strips can be attached to the bottom plate of the wall if there are no studs where the strip is located.

Step #6 - Install Mantel Over Mounting Strips

Use a construction adhesive on the mounting strips.Use a construction adhesive on the mounting strips before putting the mantel on the wall. This will give you a permanent application. Place the mantel on the wall over the mounting strips. Nail mantel to mounting strips in positions shown below. Predrill holes and fasten with finish nails. (When using nail guns predrilling is not necessary).

Step #7 - Install Scribe Moulding

Install scribe moulding inside the mantel opening. (You may need to trim the scribe moulding to fit after you install the mantel.) Predrill holes first, then glue and nail scribe moulding into place. Some styles have the scribe moulding preattached.

Install scribe moulding inside the mantel opening.

:. ORDER HERE: American Series Fireplace Mantel Kits

These high quality mantel kits come with everything you need to assemble a mantel as easy as 1-2-3! Each mantel is carefully crafted to give years of beauty, durability and style to your home.

The American Series mantels come with 6' wide shelf; surrounds (breastplate and two sides); three adjustable trim molding scribes to fit from 48" to 58" wide openings; pilasters with blocks; and all ornamental moldings. Standard dimensions are 58" opening width x 42" opening height.

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