Pearl
Mantels Cast
Mantel
Installation
(Installation
is done
following a
3 step plan.
It is
recommended
that 2
people be
available
for
installation.)
Note:We
suggest
consulting a
local expert
if you are
unfamiliar
with masonry
assembly and
installation.
Masonry
installation:
Install
corbels onto
the masonry
by attaching
the brackets
with 3/8” x
4” lag
screws using
suitable
anchors. You
will need 2
per corbel.
For even
weight
distribution
of the
shelf, mount
corbels
approximately
12” in from
each end on
the 5 ft.
shelf and
18”on the
6ft. shelf.
After
corbels are
installed
apply mortar
or
construction
adhesive,
per
manufacturer’s
product
instructions,
to the top
of each
corbel and
to the back
of the
shelf. Set
mantel on
top of
corbels,
arrange so
that it is
centered on
the corbels
and press
against the
wall. If
necessary,
clean with a
slightly
dampened
cloth.
Commercial
cleaning
products are
not
recommended.
If this is
new
construction,
the stone
will go over
the brackets
keeping them
out of
sight. If
this is a
retrofit,
use any
stone parts
that were
chipped out
in order for
the shelf to
fit to hide
the
brackets. If
installing
to drywall,
it will be
necessary to
cut the
drywall away
and install
additional
blocking
between the
studs to
support the
weight of
the corbels
and shelf.
Hide the
corbel
brackets
when
reinstalling
the drywall
or hide with
whatever
material you
may be using
over the
drywall
(i.e. stone
veneer,
tile, etc.)
Please
consult a
professional
if
necessary.
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