How to Make Over a Fireplace - Tools
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| Learn how to make over your fireplace; watch a video of installation of a tile surround and mantel; includes tips, materials and tools lists.
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Mantel Kits can be purchased
from The Home DepotŪ:
 Stain
Grade Unfinished
Paint
Grade Unfinished
Tools
and supplies:
Floor protection
Utility knife
Hammer
Pry bar
Wide putty knife
Safety goggles
Dust mask
Grinder with wire brush
Vacuum
Circular saw with diamond blade
Plastic sheeting (for optional dust tent)
Fan
Tape measure
Carpenter's pencil
Staples
Power drill
Mixer attachment for drill
Margin
trowel
Notched trowel
Plastic joint spacers
Tile cutter or tile saw
Grout float
Grout sponge
Foam brush
Clean, dry cloth
Level
Wood screws
Pneumatic nail gun
Construction adhesive
Materials:
Scrap wood (if needed for dust tent)
Mantel kit
Wood stain
Polyurethane
Tile
2 X 4s (for ledger)
Thin set mortar
Acrylic additive for mortar
Grout
2 X 2s for cleats
Note: This list is based on this specific project
and situation. Please adjust these items and instructions to your
particular needs.
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