Build Electric Fireplace Into Wall

Instructions build the fireplace base.

Build electric fireplace into wall.

Slide the mantel piece onto the wall cleat. Be sure to use the proper fasteners for your surface you re attaching to and use a level to check evenness. I assembled this with 3. Put some paper down it is about to get messy.

With both options you ll first need to decide on a suitable location that isn t susceptible to moisture. Build the wall dry fit it. If you have. Of course cutting the sheetrock is only necessary if you re dealing with such a tight space like we were.

Install stone on the wall lay rock on tarp figure out the pattern. Rent a wet tile saw about 60 per day let dry for 24 hours hang tv secure the fireplace. Attach the sides of the surround frame. Depending on the complexity of the job you can expect to pay 130 to 500 for an electrician s services and if necessary 140 to 360 for a carpenter.

Mix different colors so it looks natural. Attach the other piece of the cleat to the back of the mantel with the bevel facing down and out. My base was 63 x 17 with center supports about every 18 inches. Add a back support at the top and bottom where the frame.

Assemble the front of the fireplace surround on a flat surface first. Should you decide to install an electric fireplace into a wall of your home or want an elaborate dual sided model installed you will need a carpenter s expertise. Attach the first piece of the cleat to the wall with the bevel on the top facing the wall. It sticks out about 8 inches from the exterior.

I don t have a progress picture of building the wall but you do want to build it first. Recessed electric fireplaces provide the built in custom look that homeowners with the right space appreciate. It was basically a big box with studs every 16 inches on center. Next cut some of the paper tape the full length of the entire joint and gently press it in place run your putty knife.

The screws and. Spread joint compound along the joints of your sheetrock not too thick but not too thin about 4 inches wide. A wall hung electric fireplace can be installed on just about any wall similar to a piece of artwork or a flat screen tv. One we had wall one secured to the exterior wall we started building our second wall.