Framing A Fireplace Surround

He also added 1 4 poplar boards to picture frame the planks above the mantle.

Framing a fireplace surround.

Watch the next e. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. Next he covered up the mantle and the sides of the fireplace with ripped 1 6 poplar boards to fit. The surround may be a single piece or it may come in up to five pieces.

In that case we d absolutely suggest taking a good look at how fix this build that not only built a diy surround to frame their electric fireplace but also added a lovely rustic wooden mantel above it for decor. 2 x 3 x 8 spruce studs 12 frame and base 3 4 x 4 x 8 maple 1 mantel 3 4 x 8 x 8 maple 2 mantel 3 8 x 4 x 8 drywall 2 surround 1 2 x 4 x 8 spruce plywood 1 base drywall tape drywall screws premixed drywall compound grout colored premixed mortar stone desk screw drywall. Then there was a lot of adding decorative trim to the fireplace. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs.

In this video i complete the framing around the fireplace make the final connections vent and gas then conduct a test of the fireplace. It is really up to you how you want to trim out your fireplace. Nail horizontal lengths of lath directly into the wall s framing on the front of the fireplace overlapping each piece 2 inches or more and spacing the nails 6 inches apart. 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.

Fireplace surround installation install the fireplace insert according to the manufacturer s instructions.