2 pocket screws.
Electric fireplace frame diy.
How to diy a built in electric fireplace.
Ensure that you place an electrical outlet in the middle of the faux fireplace frame.
Tools needed for this project.
We opted for a thicker 3 4 board so it ended up actually being 45 1 8 but that s negligible.
We planned to have the mantle 45in up from the floor when finished so the frame was 5 8in shorter than that so once we added our top board it would be an even 45.
We used a 36 touchstone.
An electric fireplace insert required an electrical outlet to work.
A step by step guide on how to build an electric fireplace surround.
In that case we d absolutely suggest taking a good look at how fix this build that not only built a diy surround to frame their electric fireplace but also added a lovely rustic wooden mantel above it for decor.
2 x 4s see my frame cut sizes below.
How to build an awesome fireplace in just one weekend.
Supplies needed to build a fake fireplace surround that looks real.
Electric fireplace insert this is the one i used woodgrain trim.
Picture a glamorous fireplace glowing under you flat screen tv and giving your living room an upscale and welcoming feel.
How to build a diy fireplace with electric insert tutorial.