Ok so we are done with our tips are you ready to build your own diy electric fireplace.
Electric fireplace frame diy.
Electric fireplace insert this is the one i used woodgrain trim.
How to build a diy fireplace with electric insert tutorial.
Imagine your house guests enjoying a charming atmosphere your fireplace creates.
Supplies needed to build a fake fireplace surround that looks real.
Picture a glamorous fireplace glowing under you flat screen tv and giving your living room an upscale and welcoming feel.
We opted for a thicker 3 4 board so it ended up actually being 45 1 8 but that s negligible.
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.
How to diy a built in electric fireplace.
2 pocket screws.
We used a 36 touchstone.
An electric fireplace insert required an electrical outlet to work.
2 x 4s see my frame cut sizes below.
If it s not in the frame area you may need to chip out a part of the frame.
How to build an awesome fireplace in just one weekend.
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.