Diy Built In Electric Fireplace

We got this project done in two days but only because we spent a full day in.

Diy built in electric fireplace.

Materials used for this project. Can t overstate this one. Research and sketch fireplace built ins step 1. The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood.

When building the frame that the 36 inch wide touchstone sideline electric fireplace will attach the actual hole will need to measure 32 75 inches wide by 20 5 inches tall. I don t have a progress picture of building the wall but you do want to build it. Pick a size that will scale well in your room and fit the diy fireplace surround you re building. Mount the frame.

Most mid range electric fireplace inserts are led lit remote controlled and offer a flame only and flame and heat setting. Fireplace ideas for an entertainment center with a tv s. To accomplish this we cut 2 2x4s at 59 inches and 2 2x4s at 20 5 inches to create our fireplace frame. Now you can see how the box was built for the tv.

Filling fireplace. Our contractor built the box to leave enough room for our tv and. It s super important that if you purchase a fireplace insert you be sure that the heater is in the front of the insert and not on the top bottom or side of the insert. I chose this 30 fireplace.

Electric fireplace inserts come in a variety of sizes from about 23 up to 50 wide. The electric plugin fireplace i ordered is a 50 inch insert.