Build Your Own Fireplace Surround

The particular electric insert that we purchased screwed in on the sides only so we decided to only do 3 sides to our box left right and bottom.

Build your own fireplace surround.

Build the diy fireplace surround box beam header the mdf box beam is made from 3 4 mdf and 1 4 pine supports and has a solid front and bottom with an open back and top. Here s the back of the fireplace surround as. Except for the store bought moldings all of the components are built with 3 4 inch medium density fiberboard mdf. Diy fireplace surround with wooden mantel.

Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. Fitting the electric fireplace. They actually teach your how to build a simple diy fireplace surround with an electrical insert.

Make your own with our clear how to. In order for the electric fireplace to sit into the existing fireplace surround we needed to build a box for it to sit in. Perhaps you already have the electric fireplace to work with but it leaves a lot to be desired as far as the space around it is concerned. Cut the front bottom and sides to size and attach them with glue and 1 1 4 pocket hole screws.

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