Building A Wall For A Fireplace Insert

How to build a faux fireplace surround add an electric insert for instant cozy ambiance.

Building a wall for a fireplace insert.

Screw the metal tabs on the fireplace to the wood frame to secure it. If your fireplace already has a glass door front you will want to measure the insert to fit exactly over this space. Go to the fireplace store and select your firebox or fireplace insert before the framing starts. Today s project how to build a diy fireplace with electric insert is such a great way to add warmth and coziness to a room.

And then build a second wall wall 2 attach it 8 inches from the wall 1. The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time. Install stone on the wall. The most important part is getting the frame for the fireplace insert correct.

You build one wall wall 1 and attach it to the existing wall. Lay rock on tarp figure out the pattern. A as a guide. Fireplace framing must be planned before the wall framing begins if you want a fireplace with a pre fabricated metal firebox.

Wall 2 needs to be framed out like you would a window. Of space between the wood framing and the fireplace on both sides. Changing sizes of the fireplace may require changes in the chimney size of the original insert. Mix different colors so it looks natural.

The advantage of using fireplace inserts over the open fireplace is there is a space between the firebox and the outside walls of the insert. Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle. It really isn t too bad. Fireplace insert 50 5 mantel 60 wall 75 wide x 8 tall x 8 deep 3.

Tutorial video and plans to build this fireplace in a weekend. How to build a wood log faux fireplace insert. The build fireplace built ins. First measure your fireplace opening and determine the size of plywood insert needed.

Build the wall surrounds. Prime the sheetrock first. Get the rough in drawings with dimensions from the fireplace manufacturer s literature or brochure for the. We did not include this cost in the budget because you do not have to get the frame tv for your own electric fireplace build.

Firebox with arched stone facing. Build the wall that surrounds the fireplace using fig. Rent a wet tile saw about 60 per day let dry for 24 hours. Fireplace surround diy electric fireplace surround stone fireplace designs fireplace frame build a fireplace fake fireplace fireplace inserts fireplace surrounds fireplace stone.

First draw out the lines on your walls and floor using a contractors pencil to line your framing up against. If your fireplace is open with brick or stone creating a lip you may want to measure the insert to sit just behind this lip. Hang tv secure the fireplace. However budget permitting we highly recommend them they are mind blowing.