Building A Gas Fireplace Surround

To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs.

Building a gas fireplace surround.

See more ideas about fireplace fireplace surrounds gas fireplace. Determine the size of your boxes by measuring the distance from the brick to the edge of the mantel and then from the mantel to the floor. Sometimes they extend to the hearth the floor of the fireplace and the area in front of it an apron set into the floor or built up as a low platform. This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time.

Set the fireplace in. Cut 2x10s and nail them together to create an 11 1 2 in. Store the firewood for your fireplace in one of these diy firewood racks. Begin by placing the corner pieces that will wrap the opening and sides of the fireplace.

I had it tiled in oblong 36 x 6 travertine tiles in a herringbone pattern with an electric fireplace and heater installed. Tape plastic sheeting or an old drop cloth to a flat surface and use painter s tape to outline the shape of your fireplace on it. Get the gas electrical and vent in place first. How to build a fireplace surround 1.

How to install a gas fireplace build a mock up to find the best position. Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done. I did my surround with duraloc cement backer board cause its non combustible and also its strong enough for tiling i removed my fireplace and air tight and had to rebuild a 5 w x 10 h of wall and exterior.

The vents were going to need to be covered up by the surround. Mock up the fireplace using the dimensions given in fireplace brochures and. The brick stuck out in two different places.