Build Electric Fireplace Into Wall

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.

Build electric fireplace into wall.

Put some paper down it is about to get messy. The screws and. I don t have a progress picture of building the wall but you do want to build it first. The second wall gives the fireplace dimension.

My base was 63 x 17 with center supports about every 18 inches. Of course cutting the sheetrock is only necessary if you re dealing with such a tight space like we were. Next cut some of the paper tape the full length of the entire joint and gently press it in place run your putty knife. Then set it in place and use the wall to trace where you need to cut the sheetrock.

I assembled this with 3. 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. Attach the sides of the surround frame. It was basically a big box with studs every 16 inches on center.

Spread joint compound along the joints of your sheetrock not too thick but not too thin about 4 inches wide. Be sure to use the proper fasteners for your surface you re attaching to and use a level to check evenness. Mix different colors so it looks natural. Build the wall dry fit it.

Recessed electric fireplaces provide the built in custom look that homeowners with the right space appreciate. Install stone on the wall lay rock on tarp figure out the pattern. A wall hung electric fireplace can be installed on just about any wall similar to a piece of artwork or a flat screen tv. Add a back support at the top and bottom where the frame.

Rent a wet tile saw about 60 per day let dry for 24 hours hang tv secure the fireplace. With both options you ll first need to decide on a suitable location that isn t susceptible to moisture. Slide the mantel piece onto the wall cleat. It sticks out about 8 inches from the exterior.

One we had wall one secured to the exterior wall we started building our second wall. Attach the first piece of the cleat to the wall with the bevel on the top facing the wall. If you have. We built a frame much like a small wall and attached it to the studs on the wall.