Framing A Fireplace Surround

Then there was a lot of adding decorative trim to the fireplace.

Framing a fireplace surround. The surround may be a single piece or it may come in up to five pieces. Attach the surround to. 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. He also added 1 4 poplar boards to picture frame the planks above the mantle.

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. To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. Next he covered up the mantle and the sides of the fireplace with ripped 1 6 poplar boards to fit.

Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. It is really up to you how you want to trim out your fireplace. In this video i complete the framing around the fireplace make the final connections vent and gas then conduct a test of the fireplace. Watch the next e.

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