Installing A Fake Fireplace

We considered cutting a couple of holes in the carpet underneath to anchor it to the floor but decided it wouldn t be necessary with all of the weight of the faux fireplace itself.

Installing a fake fireplace.

Place the burner in the desired position inside the firebox. In this video i show in detail how to install a wall mounted electric fireplace onto a wall. This will make it possible to secure the burner into place with the masonry screws. On the sides and back and 3 1 2 in.

This cheap faux fireplace complete with a chippy white mantel a brick insert and board and batten allows it to shine and really give the space a cozy feel. Ours required 1 2 in. If you like to support my c. Clearances from the fireplace box to surrounding walls and to the wood framing.

Professional installation and finishing adds 800 to 2 800 or about 2 100 on average bringing your overall cost to install a fireplace at 1 900 to 5 600 these prices are before any veneer hearth or mantel is added. The moldings are a bit more traditional and the dark marble is the perfect accent. Diy faux fireplace step 3. Now how about this faux fireplace insert ideas from diy decor mom for a more vintage look.

Then use a masonry bit to drill holes in the firebox brick. Here are a few key points to look for. The fireplace is made by realflame. Once the hearth frame base is secure line it up to the center of the wall and nail the back of the frame to the wall to anchor it.

This modern electric fireplace that i designed is easy to build and something you can customize to your taste with any electric fireplace insert and with any. Even so there are very specific requirements that your fireplace and vent installation must meet.