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How Tall is a Fireplace Mantel. Scott Wunder from WunderWoods shows how he installs solid wood mantels for his customers. This method works for all fireplaces including brick and stone.
This will be used as a template board for the rest of the project.
Caulk the seam and allow time to dry before using. The mantel should fit around the cleats which hold it in position. Mark the grout line that is closest to the desired height. Mount the fireplace mantel.