How to Upgrade a Mantel, Hearth, and Surround | This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to beautify an old, ugly brick fireplace. (See below for a shopping list and tools.)
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Shopping List for How to Upgrade a Mantel, Hearth, and Surround:
- knock-down wood mantel surround and beaded molding
- granite slabs, used to create surround around fireplace opening
- mortar, used to set new granite hearth
- masonry adhesive, used to adhere granite surround to brick fireplace
- pine 2x2s, used to make wall cleats[BR][BR]
- tarps, used to protect floor and control airborne dust
Tools for How to Upgrade a Mantel, Hearth, and Surround:
- masonry hammer and cold chisel, used to remove old brick
- shovel and mortar tub or wheelbarrow, used to mix mortar
- smooth trowel, for spreading mortar
- caulking gun, used to apply masonry adhesive
- screwdriver, for assembling the knock-down mantel
- handsaw, used to cut 2x2 cleats to size
- gas-powered or pneumatic nailer and 2-inch nails, for fastening mantel to cleats
- power miter saw, used to cut beaded trim to length
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