How to build a faux fireplace with electric insert
This faux fireplace uses an electric insert, but could easily be adapted to use a gas insert or wood stove. It’s a nice idea for those that want to build a mantel and / or surround, but are renting their home or can’t for some other reason.
This post will cover how to build a fireplace with an electric fireplace insert, from start to finish. No fireplace mantel, or surround is complete without a hearth and mantel. The hearth and surrounding frame of bricks or stone is the foundation for your mantel, which consists of the mantle itself and the surrounding frame.. While many people think their installation is complete when the mantle is up on the wall, it’s important to understand that the job is hardly finished. From this point on, we’ll be building our hearth and the surrounding frame for our mantel.
How to build a faux fireplace with electric insert
A fireplace is an essential part of the home. It can add elegance to your house, especially during winter. If you do not have one yet, it is time to build one!
Building a fireplace is not as hard as you may think. In fact, it is easy and fun if you know how to do it. So, here are some tips on how to build a faux fireplace mantel:
If you’re interested in building a fireplace mantel, fireplace surround or fireplace hearth, then this is the project for you. We’ll show you how to build a faux fireplace with an electric insert as well as some other options that don’t require electricity.
Masonry Fireplace Mantel
Here’s a simple masonry fireplace mantel that will complement any stone or brick fireplace. This project works best if you have access to a masonry saw and drill. If not, you can use cement backer board instead of brick veneer to save time and money.
Materials:
– 2″x6″ lumber (for frame)
– 1″x6″ lumber (for frame)
– 1/2″-thick plywood (for frame)
– 3/8″-thick plywood (for shelf)
– Wood glue (to adhere shelves)
How to Build a Faux Fireplace Mantel
A faux fireplace mantel is a great way to add warmth and ambiance to your home. It’s an inexpensive DIY project that can be completed in just a few hours, and it’s even easier if you already have some basic carpentry skills.
If you’re new to woodworking or haven’t built anything like this, don’t worry. This tutorial will show you how to build a simple faux fireplace mantel that looks great and won’t break the bank.
Materials:
1x4s (for the frame)
Veneer MDF (for the fake logs)
2x2s (for cross pieces)
2×4 (for the base)
Building your own faux fireplace is an easy weekend project. With just a few tools and some supplies from the hardware store, you can have a mantel to admire for years to come.
Directions:
1. Build The Mantel
Building the mantel is the most time-consuming part of this project because you’ll need to cut each piece individually, but it’s also pretty simple. Start by cutting your 2x4s down to size — you’ll need two 8′ pieces and two 6′ pieces for each side of your mantel. If you’re using a circular saw, make sure that the blade is set at its widest setting so that it will cut through both boards at once. Once your lumber is cut to length, use a miter saw or table saw to trim off one end of each board at 45 degrees.
Next, use a chalk line and level as guides to mark where you’re going to cut notches out of each board. These notches are what will hold your bricks in place later on in this project. For example, if you’re building an 8′ long mantel like mine with bricks that measure 4 inches wide by 8 inches high by 12 inches deep, then all you have to do is mark four spots along
Building a faux fireplace is one of those projects that looks complicated, but it’s really not. The best part is that with a little bit of planning, it doesn’t take long to build your own fireplace.
You can make an inexpensive, custom fireplace that will help you save money on heating and cooling bills. This project is so easy, even the kids can help out!
To get started, here are some tips:
Measure the space where you want to put your fireplace. Then measure the height and width of the opening which will go over your mantle. Add at least 1 inch (2.54 cm) to both measurements for each side. These are your dimensions for the mantle frame.
Use a level to make sure that all four sides of your mantel are even before attaching them together with screws or nails (depending on what type of wood you use).
Cut out grooves in each piece of wood board so they fit into one another perfectly when they are all stacked up together like puzzle pieces. You won’t see these grooves once your mantel is installed above your fireplace opening because they will be covered by trim boards later on in this project
Faux fireplace mantels are easy to create and can be a great alternative to spending money on an expensive fireplace surround. By building your own fireplace surround, you can choose the look, size and materials to suit your home and your taste.
A faux fireplace mantel is an excellent project for beginners, as it requires no advanced skills or tools and can be completed in a weekend. You will need some basic carpentry skills, but if you have never used power tools before, it may be worth taking a class at your local hardware store or community college.
To build a simple faux fireplace surround, follow these simple steps:
Measure the width of the opening of your existing fireplace. Measure the height from bottom to top of the opening. Add 2 inches to each measurement (this will allow room for trim). If you do not have an existing fireplace, measure the width and height of the area where you want to put one mantel and add 2 inches to each measurement. Cut 1×6 boards into lengths that are twice as long as your measurements (for example, if your opening is 16 inches wide by 20 inches high, cut each board so that it is 32 inches long). Position two pieces together with the longer edges facing inward (this will form
How to Build a Faux Fireplace Mantel
Building a fireplace mantel is an easy way to add character to any room. If you don’t have the right space or budget for a real fireplace, building a faux fireplace surround is a great alternative.
You will need:
• 4x4s or 2x4s for the frame of the mantel
• 1×12 boards for the front and back panels (or use small pieces of wood cut from 1x12s)
• 1×2 wood strips for the side panels (or use small pieces of wood cut from 1x2s)
• Wood glue and nails or screws for attaching your panels to your frame
Building a faux fireplace mantel is an easy DIY project that can be done in a weekend. It can also be as easy or as complicated as you want it to be.
You can make it as simple or as ornate as you like, but the basic steps are the same no matter which route you choose.
I’ll show you how to build a faux fireplace mantel using a sheet of ¾-inch plywood and some solid hardwood molding, both available at home improvement stores. It’s important to use plywood because it’s strong enough to hold up all that weight without bending or breaking. I used ¾-inch thick plywood because it’s easier to work with than ¾-inch thick MDF (medium density fiberboard) when it comes time to nail things together, but you could certainly use MDF if you prefer.
This project is basically four parts:
Cutting and shaping the bottom shelf
Cutting and shaping the top shelf/backsplash
Putting everything together
Painting/staining your new mantel
In this video, we’ll show you how to build a faux fireplace surround. This project is easy and inexpensive. It’s also a great way to add style and warmth to any room.
Materials:
1 sheet of 1/2″ birch plywood
2 sheets of 3/4″ birch plywood
1 box of 2-1/2″ screws
1 can of satin paint primer (or whatever color you’d like)
A fireplace can be a beautiful focal point in your home, but if you don’t have one, or you don’t have the space for one, you can build an outdoor fireplace with a wood mantel.
1. Measure the width and height of your fireplace opening. Use these measurements to determine the size of your mantel, including how thick it needs to be. You’ll need enough room to hold a firebox on top of the mantel and still allow enough clearance for air circulation. If your fireplace has a flue, add about 6 inches above that measurement for clearance.
2. Make sure the mantel will fit into the space where it will be installed. The easiest way is to cut off both ends of a 2×4 piece and use them as templates for cutting out plywood pieces from larger sheets of plywood that you buy at home improvement stores. In general, make sure that everything is square — meaning all sides are equal in length — so that when the pieces are glued together they will form a perfectly rectangular box with straight sides (rather than sloping sides).
3. Once all pieces have been cut appropriately, glue them together using construction adhesive (you’ll need several tubes). Allow time for this glue to set before moving on