{"id":858,"date":"2020-11-27T18:44:58","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T23:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=858"},"modified":"2024-02-24T15:01:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T20:01:22","slug":"how-to-make-diy-floating-mantel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/how-to-make-diy-floating-mantel\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A DIY Floating Mantel (With Pictures!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Are you looking for a budget-friendly way to give your fireplace a makeover, but don\u2019t know where to start? Then this tutorial on a DIY floating mantel is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part of our 1950s Ranch renovation included replacing the chimney flue, wall stone, hearth, and yes\u2026 the mantel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When we were deciding whether to update the fireplace or not, I researched the cost of mantels. Let me say, my jaw hit the floor when I saw the average price for a PIECE OF WOOD was over $300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, there were cheaper ones, but they definitely looked cheap<\/em>. Yeah, not gonna fly when you\u2019re remodeling an old house to make money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n So my DIY brain got to work on a solution. At last, this DIY floating mantel was born! And the best part? It cost us less than<\/em> $60.00\u2026 Plus, now it\u2019s on display in my home for all to admire when they first walk in the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And yes, I am very<\/em> proud of it haha! Follow this detailed tutorial to create your own DIY fireplace mantel and wow the socks off of your own guests!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nQuick Navigation: How To Make A DIY Floating Mantel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n