Diy Electric Fireplace Insert

Cut a 45 degree angle lengthwise on one edge of each piece.

Diy electric fireplace insert.

We got this project done in two days but only because we spent a full day in. Attach the sides of the surround frame. I don t have a progress picture of building the wall but you do want to build it. Assemble the front of the fireplace surround on a flat surface first.

How to build an awesome fireplace in just one weekend. Make sure both pieces interlock at the angle. The electric plugin fireplace i ordered is a 50 inch insert. A diy video showing you how to install an electric fireplace insert into a custom wall unit surround.

Measure both the mantel and the wall cleat to verify it will attach and hang at the proper height. I am trying to make an faux electric fireplace as diy project. A step by step guide on how to build an electric fireplace surround. Add a back support at the top and bottom where the frame.

Build the wall dry fit it. Mount the frame. Attach the first piece of the cleat to the wall with the bevel on the top facing the wall. My base was 63 x 17 with center supports about every 18 inches.

I assembled this with 3. 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. Instructions build the fireplace base. Materials used for this project.

Can t overstate this one.