Building A Wooden Fireplace Surround

This is also a budget project that you can do for just 50 and in a few hours time.

Building a wooden fireplace surround.

A fireplace adds warmth to any room and a well made fireplace mantel highlights this feature. Even if you don t have a fireplace you can add a faux fireplace to give your room an inviting focal point that adds a homey touch. We built this fake fireplace surround over a weekend and i knew exactly what i wanted. New wood that is either factory or diy distressed can be cheaper than authentic reclaimed wood.

Stikwood is one brand of factory made replica reclaimed wood that sticks directly on the wall with pull tab adhesive strips. Click here to see the full project and tutorial. 15 diy fireplace surrounds awesome ideas 1. Saw out the boards you need for the sides of the fireplace surround.

See more ideas about house design fireplace surrounds wood fireplace surrounds. Diy fireplace surround with wooden mantel view in gallery perhaps you already have the electric fireplace to work. Before we could tile the hearth we covered the brick with 1 4 inch mdf. Sand them with the sander until they are really smooth when you rub your hand over them.

Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle. Herringbone tile fireplace surround view in gallery are you quite experienced in the world of home renovations and. Plans 1 to 8. May 6 2019 explore fcarni s board wood fireplace surrounds on pinterest.

Over 70 fireplace mantel plans mantel shelves or complete mantel surround plans can be simple or elaborate and add charm to any living room or family room. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done. You can build a fireplace surround for less than 100 by using new wood from a home improvement store and distressing it. I also wanted it so have some rustic farmhouse flare.

Cut 2 pieces each of the 1 x 4 1 x 6 and 1 x 8 boards to the same measurement as the height of the fireplace. How to build a fireplace surround when we took the old mantel shelf off we were left with a surface almost completely flush with the wall one of the main reasons for this makeover. I was inspired by old fireplaces with freestanding stoves set inside the opening of the fireplace and mantel.