How To Make A Fireplace Surround

Build components from stock lumber and molding using a table saw and circular saw. To measure for the marble placement, put the finished mantel and surround in front of the fireplace in its exact location.

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Assemble the surround boxes by running a bead of wood glue on the 2 sides of the 40 1/2 x 9 1/2 piece.

How to make a fireplace surround. I will say that ours are both totally different, but it want until i. There's two methods to making it. The second method is to use a kreg jig and pocket holes (preferred method).

These boxes are the foundation for the columns that hold up your new mantel. The mantel consists of the top part of the fireplace surround that is commonly found to be flat on top so that ornaments and other decorations can be placed. The brick stuck out in two different places.

In many cases a fireplace surround can come as one unit and can be made up of the following components: The fire surround is often the easiest place to start, as you dont need to worry about gas pipes or brickwork. Most inexpensive fireplace makeovers just need a little tlc and creativity to execute.

The mantel itself is a very simple box. What a cozy space this is and by using a simple fireplace mantel and surround along with the heater, it creates a very pretty spot. Caulk the joints, and fill the nail holes with wood putty.

This fake fireplace by kristi at making it in the mountains is actually the one that inspired me to create my own for my master bedroom. Hope you enjoy this post! Here, some paint, new accessories or even a whole new surround can go a long way when you need an easy fireplace update.

Determine the size of your boxes by measuring the distance from the brick to the edge of the mantel and then from the mantel to the floor. The seam of the wood will be on the front of the boxes. Place the surround in its final position, lean it forward slightly, and draw a small mark right inside of each side and a few places along the top.

A mantel can also be commonly bought as a standalone component to create a floating. Align this board so that it is flush with the 2 side panels as pictured. To build the side columns for the new surround, use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs.

Then, youll want to lay a newel post on the front of one box and opposite on the other. The second method, in my opinion, is more secure. The surround can provide additional layers of fire protection, making the fireplace less dangerous.

Today, i want to show you the steps we took in creating our fireplace surround. You can choose to leave the firebox opening as it is, or create a decorative piece to cover the opening. The vents were going to need to be covered up by the surround.

Measure from just inside the edge of the firebox (add an 1/8 to over hang) to just underneath the mantel and surround. Construct two rectangular boxes with open backs that can serve as the support system for the fireplace surround. Then using the pneumatic nail gun secure the sides.

This next one is the perfect example of why and how simple can be best! Take a scrap piece that is the same thickness as the boards in the surround (an offcut from the build) and line it up with the previous mark and make a mark on the opposite side. And most importantly, i hope this inspires you to take on home projects of your own.

If youve ever thought about having a fireplace in your home, but dont want to run a gas line, i highly recommend building an electric fireplace surround. The marble will go slightly underneath the mantel so there is no gap between the two. There were two problem areas on our fireplace.

The first is to build the box and then screw it to the wall with heavy duty wood screws. Fireplace screens can add to the safety and attractiveness of a fireplace. Finishing the fireplace mantel surround.

We were putting this in our bedroom, where our wall color was a shade of blue. Cy had to get pretty creative to make it work, but he did it. How to build a wood fireplace mantle and surround with classic design and details.

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