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MANTEL INSTALLATION
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THE  HEADER:

  • Place 1/4" inch spacers on top of the legs
  • Apply thinset mortar to the back of the header.


Applying thinset to the mantel header

  • Carefully lift and set the mantel header on the spacers. Due to the weight of some headers, mechanical lifting equipment may be needed.


Lifting the mantel header
 

 
Alternate method of lifting header

Caution 
Because the use of crowbars or similar tools to position the header may chip the stone, this procedure should be avoided.

  • Shim as necessary to insure that the header is plumb and level.
  • Locate the studs behind the header and mechanically tie it to the wall.

Alternate Method For Header Installation

Some of our mantels have a one-piece header and shelf. For these mantels, a different method is used to mechanically tie the header to the wall:

First, locate two or more studs behind the header.

  • Drill lag screws into the studs, leaving approximately 1½” exposed.
  • Place 1/4" inch spacers on top of the mantel legs


Spacers and lag screws

Locate the correct position on the back of the header and drill oversized holes or cut slots with a saw and masonry blade to receive the lag screws.

Grinding the mantel header
Cutting slots to match the lag screw locations

Setting the mantel header
Setting the mantel header

 

 

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