Build Your Own Fireplace Mantel And Surround

Diy fireplace surround with wooden mantel.

Build your own fireplace mantel and surround.

Electric fireplace surround hearth and mantel addicted 2 decorating. Perhaps you already have the electric fireplace to work with but it leaves a lot to be desired as far as the space around it is concerned. Removable moveable electric fireplace say not sweet anne. It was one of those things that we just needed to see in real life and not just on paper.

This will give you give you an understanding of the correct steps and structural foundation needed to build your own fireplace shelf. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. Check out how she made the faux bricks for the interior of the firebox. At this point we decided to build our mantel before deciding how far out we wanted to build the surround.

The surround and floor level heart is real tile and the rest is wood. Apply finish to the wooden mantel. Build the fireplace surround box beam header. Cut and join the miters for the mantel.

To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. 20 diy faux fireplaces and mantels faux fireplaces you can build. This article will show you how to build a fireplace mantel from scratch remember you can add your own special touch by altering the design with trim accents to appease your taste. Obviously your build will need to modified to your space so use my measurements for.

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. They actually teach your how to build a simple diy fireplace surround with an electrical insert. Choose and prepare the wood for the fireplace mantel.