Building A Mantle Around An Electric Fireplace

The distance between the edge of the mantel top and the 2 4 anchor is 2 plywood widths to allow us to match the molding of the mantel see step 13 below.

Building a mantle around an electric fireplace.

This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time. If you install the mantel before the brick or stone face is put on the fireplace the mantel can often be mounted to the stud wall first and the brick or stone can then be put on around the mantel. It s super important that if you purchase a fireplace insert you be sure that the heater is in the front of the insert and not on the top bottom or side of the insert. Electric fireplace mantles are a easy way to take your electric fireplace from just a clever h.

In order for the electric fireplace to sit into the existing fireplace surround we needed to build a box for it to sit in. Electric fireplace inserts come in a variety of sizes from about 23 up to 50 wide. Make sure both pieces interlock at the angle. Remove the fasteners and lift the old fireplace door unit out.

Diy faux fireplace step 6. Store the firewood for your fireplace in one of these diy firewood racks. The easiest way to do this is to first lag a piece of plywood measuring about 12 high and the length of the mantel to the backside of. The particular electric insert that we purchased screwed in on the sides only so we decided to only do 3 sides to our box left right and bottom.

Most mid range electric fireplace inserts are led lit remote controlled and offer a flame only and flame and heat setting. Add anchors to the mantel. Locate and loosen the brackets that secure the old fireplace doors. Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle.

Is your electric fireplace plenty warm and romantic but lacks a certain something that could take it up a notch in the aesthetics arena. How to build a fireplace mantel with reclaimed timbers. Cut a 45 degree angle lengthwise on one edge of each piece. Find electric fireplace mantels surrounds.

If replacing the grate remove that now too. These diy mantels will add character and dimension to a room as well as give you a beautiful place to decorate and hang a christmas stocking. We nailed 2x4s inside the back of the frame. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done.

Use a cleat system to secure the mantle to the wall. Fitting the electric fireplace. Perhaps a mantle is a way to punch up its look. I chose this 30 fireplace.

This built in fireplace has a deep hearth and great mantel for decorating and the storage around it was built in to match. The electric plugin fireplace i ordered is a 50 inch insert. Pick a size that will scale well in your room and fit the diy fireplace surround you re building. Place a drop cloth on the floor around the hearth to catch falling soot and debris.