Outside of the fireplace insert materials for this project came in just over 500.
Diy faux fireplace with electric insert.
I assembled this with 3.
Assemble the front of the fireplace surround on a flat surface first.
Add a back support at the top and bottom where the frame.
2x4s circular saw drywall screws drywall nails plywood drill screw gun corner bead drywall tape joint compound finishing knives drywall sander paint brush polyurethane.
Attach the sides of the surround frame.
In just three days one day of planning two of making it happen we make this little space into something that makes our room feel so cozy and even though we re in no rush for winter when it does arrive we ll love this fireplace even more.
The moldings are a bit more traditional and the dark marble is the perfect accent.
My base was 63 x 17 with center supports about every 18 inches.
Instructions build the fireplace base.