Build Your Own Indoor Gas Fireplace

Mark the dimensions of the fireplace against the wall and the footprint of the fireplace on the floor using.

Build your own indoor gas fireplace.

Modern fireplaces typically burn natural gas or liquid propane gas unlike the traditional wood burning ones of the past. Deal with the first requirement by positioning your fireplace near the propane or natural gas line or in a room to which it would be both feasible and cost effective to run an extension. Cut the metal lath with a utility knife to fit inside the painter s tape so the dimensions of the fireplace are. Before taking any steps toward construction it is best to create your design around the location of the fireplace.

It will be worth the expense however because having a fireplace to heat your home can save you over 25 on your energy bills. Hire a plumber to run the gas line during the framing process and connect it to the fireplace 250 to 500. Build your fireplace the first thing that you need to build is a hearth. The hearth goes under the mantel and will be the foundation for your new fireplace.

In addition to a basic set of hand tools you ll need a circular saw and a drill. Try creating a rough sketch of the design and picture how the fireplace will fit into the room. The materials for the wood framing drywall and stucco coating cost an additional 175. There are many ways to design a hearth.

You can add decorations to the hearth and use whatever materials suit your design choice. The more bells and whistles you want like imitation masonry and framing the higher your cost will be.