Framing A Fireplace Surround

Fireplace surround installation install the fireplace insert according to the manufacturer s instructions.

Framing a fireplace surround.

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. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. Then there was a lot of adding decorative trim to the fireplace.

Nail horizontal lengths of lath directly into the wall s framing on the front of the fireplace overlapping each piece 2 inches or more and spacing the nails 6 inches apart. 2 x 3 x 8 spruce studs 12 frame and base 3 4 x 4 x 8 maple 1 mantel 3 4 x 8 x 8 maple 2 mantel 3 8 x 4 x 8 drywall 2 surround 1 2 x 4 x 8 spruce plywood 1 base drywall tape drywall screws premixed drywall compound grout colored premixed mortar stone desk screw drywall. In this video i complete the framing around the fireplace make the final connections vent and gas then conduct a test of the fireplace. In that case we d absolutely suggest taking a good look at how fix this build that not only built a diy surround to frame their electric fireplace but also added a lovely rustic wooden mantel above it for decor.

It is important to choose the right size and. The surround may be a single piece or it may come in up to five pieces. Next he covered up the mantle and the sides of the fireplace with ripped 1 6 poplar boards to fit. It is really up to you how you want to trim out your fireplace.

Materials crown molding trim 2x4 board paint 1x12 boards fireplace kit wood putty finish nails masonry screws primer.