Installing A Fake Fireplace

Now how about this faux fireplace insert ideas from diy decor mom for a more vintage look.

Installing a fake fireplace.

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. Place the burner in the desired position inside the firebox. Check the installation manual to make sure.

Finish the installation by screwing the masonry screws into place. 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 will make it possible to secure the burner into place with the masonry screws. 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.

If you like to support my c. The moldings are a bit more traditional and the dark marble is the perfect accent. Then use a masonry bit to drill holes in the firebox brick. Ours required 1 2 in.

A new gas wood burning electric or masonry fireplace firebox unit costs between 1 100 and 2 800 or about 1 800 on average. Diy faux fireplace step 3. The fireplace is made by realflame. 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.

On the sides and back and 3 1 2 in. 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.