Build A Mantel For Electric Fireplace

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Build a mantel for electric fireplace.

Cut a bottom cap to fit tight to the bottom of the crown molding to give the mantle a solid appearance. 13 diy fireplace mantel plans live edge wood mantel. Our mantle is more of a floating. I assembled this with 3.

Assemble the front of the fireplace surround on a flat surface first. Using a nail gun attach the breast plate to the wall. Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for. Electric fireplace surround hearth and mantel addicted 2 decorating.

The surround and floor level heart is real tile and the rest is wood. Attach mantel with 45 degree miter cuts at all corners place and attach the crown molding mantel to the brace and breastplate with 1 inch finish nails image 1. 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. My base was 63 x 17 with center supports about every 18 inches.

Measure the area where you will be installing the electric fireplace. Diy fireplace surround with wooden mantel. On a table saw cut the needed birch plywood. Is your electric fireplace plenty warm and romantic but lacks a certain something that could take it up a notch in the aesthetics arena.

Find electric fireplace mantels surrounds. Instructions build the fireplace base. Two hour wood beam fireplace mantle. Attach the sides of the surround frame.

See below for a shopping list tools and steps subscribe t. When attaching to tile marble use construction adhesive since you can t nail the mantel through tile. Step 3 breast plate cut the breast plate to the dimensions of your own custom mantel. This old house general contractor tom silva helps a homeowner build a custom fireplace mantel.

Add a back support at the top and bottom where the frame. Removable moveable electric fireplace say not sweet anne. Secure with 1 inch finish nails image 2. Electric fireplace mantles are a easy way to take your electric fireplace from just a clever h.

Perhaps a mantle is a way to punch up its look. Rent a wet tile saw about 60 per day let dry for 24 hours hang tv secure the fireplace. 20 diy faux fireplaces and mantels faux fireplaces you can build. As in step 2 make sure you use a stud finder and a.

This fireplace mantel plan takes a dull stone fireplace and adds a fresh coat of paint and a live. Rustic and weathered. Mix different colors so it looks natural. With just two hours a common board and a few tools you can build this fireplace.