Building A Wall For A Fireplace Insert

How to build a wood log faux fireplace insert.

Building a wall for a fireplace insert. Framing the electrical fireplace insert and or building a faux chimney. Wall 2 needs to be framed out like you would a window. 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.

Tutorial video and plans to build this fireplace in a weekend. First measure your fireplace opening and determine the size of plywood insert needed. 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. Mix different colors so it looks natural.

Of space between the wood framing and the fireplace on both sides. Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle. You build one wall wall 1 and attach it to the existing wall. It really isn t too bad.

However budget permitting we highly recommend them they are mind blowing. And then build a second wall wall 2 attach it 8 inches from the wall 1. Prime the sheetrock first. Other considerations for the front wall of the fireplace could be if you want to use masonry stone or brick.

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. That was a pretty penny. 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.

Fireplace framing must be planned before the wall framing begins if you want a fireplace with a pre fabricated metal firebox. Get the rough in drawings with dimensions from the fireplace manufacturer s literature or brochure for the. Rent a wet tile saw about 60 per day let dry for 24 hours. Screw the metal tabs on the fireplace to the wood frame to secure it.

Fireplace insert 50 5 mantel 60 wall 75 wide x 8 tall x 8 deep 3. If your fireplace already has a glass door front you will want to measure the insert to fit exactly over this space. Lay rock on tarp figure out the pattern. First draw out the lines on your walls and floor using a contractors pencil to line your framing up against.

The build fireplace built ins. Changing sizes of the fireplace may require changes in the chimney size of the original insert. Hang tv secure the fireplace. Build the wall that surrounds the fireplace using fig.

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. Build the wall surrounds. Firebox with arched stone facing. The most important part is getting the frame for the fireplace insert correct.