Building A Fake Fireplace Wall

9 1 6 boards cut to width of mantel 70 2 1 4 boards cut to height from mantel to ceiling 50 level pencil popsicle sticks or other type of spacer finishing nails hammer 2 strips of quarter round finishing trim 50 each drill and hole saw drill bit optional.

Building a fake fireplace wall.

A false wall is an interior designer s dream the current trend is a media wall to act as the focal point for your room. Several large sheets of sturdy cardboard probably at least 4 ft by 2 ft in size depending on your design. Paint brushes a. A fake chimney breast is minimalist it hides wires to your tv and electric fire that would normally be on show and.

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. So for now i decided to add a faux fireplace under our tv. I pondered the idea of an accent wall for a minute but couldn t decide on the perfect wall. Why build a fake wall for your electric fireplace and tv.

Now how about this faux fireplace insert ideas from diy decor mom for a more vintage look. A hot glue gun glue sticks and or tape paint. I didn t have a plan in mind when i started this project so i just picked up a few 1x8s and 1x10s on my way home from work one night and decided to wing it. The 1 10 planks will make up the front surface of your faux fireplace while the 2 2s connect to the back to add depth to the structure.