Instructions / Assembly

Faux Wood Mantel Kits
installation instructions:
2 × 4 (For Blocking)
Construction Adhesive
Power Drill
Saw
Chalk Line/Level
Screws
Stud Finder
STEP BY STEP
INSTRUCTIONS
TOOL & MATERIAL
CHECKLIST
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
& NOTES
EXAMPLE
INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
• Thoroughly read through the installation instructions to familiarize yourself with the
process before beginning installation.
• Before installation acclimate the mantel and corbels to the room for at least 24 hours.
• Our faux mantels are durable, but are for decorative use only. The mantels are not
meant to support heavy weight.
• Corbels are shipped unattached and will need to be installed on location.
• Important! Any products intended to be used in an exterior application needs to be
top coated with a high quality clear coat exterior polyurethane with a UV inhibitor to
protect the nish from fading.
Safety Instructions
Make sure to use the correct tools recommended.
Wear proper protective gear.
Follow xture, power tools, paint manufacturers’ instructions, and users manuals.
Use common sense and follow good construction practices.
1. Measure inside width of the mantel and cut
wood blocking to t inside width dimen-
sions. (Diagram A)
2. Simply attach wood blocking into studs in
desired installation location.
(Diagram B)
3. Apply adhesive to the 2 x 4 blocking.
4. Slide mantel over the 2 x 4 and screw
through the top of the mantel to anchor it
into the 2 x 4. (You can apply adhesive on
the edges of the mantel for extra security.)
(Diagram C)
Note: We recommend using deck screws as
the thread pattern is made to go through ner
grained woods without splitting and reduces the
chance of any damage.
Diagram A
Diagram C
Diagram B
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Hollow Corbel (Diagram D)
1. Mark placement under mantel and measure
inside width of corbel and cut blocks to t.
Attach wood blocks to surface with screws.
2. The back of the corbel should “slip” over
wood blocking and have a snug t.
3. Screw through side of corbel into wood
blocks to properly secure.
Note: We recommend installing into studs
when possible or using wall anchors to
reduce the chance of any damage.
Diagram D
wood blocking