Installing A Fake Fireplace

The moldings are a bit more traditional and the dark marble is the perfect accent.

Installing a fake fireplace.

This modern electric fireplace that i designed is easy to build and something you can customize to your taste with any electric fireplace insert and with any. Clearances from the fireplace box to surrounding walls and to the wood framing. Even so there are very specific requirements that your fireplace and vent installation must meet. Place the burner in the desired position inside the firebox.

If you like to support my c. Here are a few key points to look for. We considered cutting a couple of holes in the carpet underneath to anchor it to the floor but decided it wouldn t be necessary with all of the weight of the faux fireplace itself. Ours required 1 2 in.

Then use a masonry bit to drill holes in the firebox brick. Professional installation and finishing adds 800 to 2 800 or about 2 100 on average bringing your overall cost to install a fireplace at 1 900 to 5 600 these prices are before any veneer hearth or mantel is added. The fireplace is made by realflame. In this video i show in detail how to install a wall mounted electric fireplace onto a wall.

This cheap faux fireplace complete with a chippy white mantel a brick insert and board and batten allows it to shine and really give the space a cozy feel. This will make it possible to secure the burner into place with the masonry screws. Check the installation manual to make sure. Diy faux fireplace step 3.

On the sides and back and 3 1 2 in. Finish the installation by screwing the masonry screws into place.