Building A Wall For A Fireplace Insert

Changing sizes of the fireplace may require changes in the chimney size of the original insert.

Building a wall for a fireplace insert.

Build the wall that surrounds the fireplace using fig. First measure your fireplace opening and determine the size of plywood insert needed. Mix different colors so it looks natural. If your fireplace already has a glass door front you will want to measure the insert to fit exactly over this space.

Prime the sheetrock first. How to build a faux fireplace surround add an electric insert for instant cozy ambiance. The build fireplace built ins. Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.

Of space between the wood framing and the fireplace on both sides. Get the rough in drawings with dimensions from the fireplace manufacturer s literature or brochure for the. A as a guide. And then build a second wall wall 2 attach it 8 inches from the wall 1.

Other considerations for the front wall of the fireplace could be if you want to use masonry stone or brick. Fireplace framing must be planned before the wall framing begins if you want a fireplace with a pre fabricated metal firebox. However budget permitting we highly recommend them they are mind blowing. 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.

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The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time. Hang tv secure the fireplace. Fireplace insert 50 5 mantel 60 wall 75 wide x 8 tall x 8 deep 3. 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.

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. Framing the electrical fireplace insert and or building a faux chimney. First draw out the lines on your walls and floor using a contractors pencil to line your framing up against. Install stone on the wall.

How to build a wood log faux fireplace insert. Go to the fireplace store and select your firebox or fireplace insert before the framing starts. The most important part is getting the frame for the fireplace insert correct. Wall 2 needs to be framed out like you would a window.

It really isn t too bad. Rent a wet tile saw about 60 per day let dry for 24 hours. 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. You build one wall wall 1 and attach it to the existing wall.