Building A Gas Fireplace Surround

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Building a gas fireplace surround.

To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. See more ideas about fireplace fireplace surrounds gas fireplace. The vents were going to need to be covered up by the surround. Building a fireplace mantel is a great beginner building project that anyone can handle.

How to install a gas fireplace build a mock up to find the best position. You ll need just a few supplies and tools to get the job done. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. Tape plastic sheeting or an old drop cloth to a flat surface and use painter s tape to outline the shape of your fireplace on it.

Mar 30 2017 explore nancy meyer s board gas fireplace surrounds on pinterest. I had it tiled in oblong 36 x 6 travertine tiles in a herringbone pattern with an electric fireplace and heater installed. Set the fireplace in. 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.

The slip materials are non combustible stone and ceramic set into the surround directly around the opening of the firebox. I did my surround with duraloc cement backer board cause its non combustible and also its strong enough for tiling i removed my fireplace and air tight and had to rebuild a 5 w x 10 h of wall and exterior. Get the gas electrical and vent in place first. Cut 2x10s and nail them together to create an 11 1 2 in.

How to build a fireplace surround 1. Begin by placing the corner pieces that will wrap the opening and sides of the fireplace. Sometimes they extend to the hearth the floor of the fireplace and the area in front of it an apron set into the floor or built up as a low platform.