Building A Gas Fireplace Surround

Begin by placing the corner pieces that will wrap the opening and sides of the fireplace.

Building a gas fireplace surround.

See more ideas about fireplace fireplace surrounds gas fireplace. Sometimes they extend to the hearth the floor of the fireplace and the area in front of it an apron set into the floor or built up as a low platform. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. I had it tiled in oblong 36 x 6 travertine tiles in a herringbone pattern with an electric fireplace and heater installed.

Cut 2x10s and nail them together to create an 11 1 2 in. How to install a gas fireplace build a mock up to find the best position. Mock up the fireplace using the dimensions given in fireplace brochures and. Tape plastic sheeting or an old drop cloth to a flat surface and use painter s tape to outline the shape of your fireplace on it.

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. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done. Store the firewood for your fireplace in one of these diy firewood racks. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs.

This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time. Set the fireplace in. I did my surround with duraloc cement backer board cause its non combustible and also its strong enough for tiling i removed my fireplace and air tight and had to rebuild a 5 w x 10 h of wall and exterior. The slip materials are non combustible stone and ceramic set into the surround directly around the opening of the firebox.

The vents were going to need to be covered up by the surround. Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle. Get the gas electrical and vent in place first.