Mantel Shelf Cleat Wall Mounting System

French cleat wall fundamentals.

Mantel shelf cleat wall mounting system.

Using your template place the 2 4 onto the mantel and level it with a long level. More product details close. This traditional wooden mantel shelf frames your fireplace creating a instant centerpiece for your living room or bedroom. Add your own personal touch by arranging family photos or knickknacks on top.

Secure wall cleat use a level and attach the long plywood cleat to the wall using wood screws. This mantel shelf is a hayneedle exclusive. The distressing and paneled lines make this a perfect fit for nearly any décor style. Step 3 slide the shelf over the metal cleat mounted on the wall and press down firmly until the shelf is secure.

Flat area at the point of the bevels. Cleats are made of extruded aluminum 1 1 8 wide by 3 64 thick. Rip the french cleat strips for the wall to 4 in. Shipwreck wood cap shelf mantel.

Highly detailed woodwork creates an effortless sophisticated feel adding timeless architecture to your space. If mounting the cleat to masonry wall e g brick first drill 3 holes with your 3 16 masonry bit. This mantel shelf utilizes a cleat wall mounting system for easy mounting and installation. Chic smoked ash finish and wood slat wall mount system keep this look simply elegant.

It s best to install the cleat into studs which are typically 16 inches to 24 inches apart. Remember to take into consideration your measurements so you know where to mark your holes top to bottom and side to side draw holes onto your mantel then using a wood spade bit slightly larger than your rods drill your holes. Mantel shelf wood mounting cleat wall screws finish nails and instruction sheet are all included. Repeat the process for the accessory cleats but rip them to 2 1 2 in.

The purpose of any cleat a horizontal board attached to a wall is to help support a heavy item but a french cleat improves on the concept by beveling the top. Then reset the saw to 45 degrees and adjust the fence to leave about a 1 8 in. Mounting bracket can be used for many wall mount products. Use the cleat wall mounting system for quick installation.

Mount the cleat with the 3 masonry screws have hex heads using a 5 16 nut driver. A french cleat hanger is also called z clip z bar hangers and wall cleats french cleat kits include all fastening hardware required for installation and easy to follow picture hanging instructions. The ancient nordic people are best known for the ancient nordic people are best known for their warring prowess but too little emphasis is put on their craftsmanship.