Framing A Fireplace Surround

It is really up to you how you want to trim out your fireplace.

Framing a fireplace surround.

To build the side columns for the new surround use mdf to construct two rectangular boxes with open backs. It is important to choose the right size and. Materials crown molding trim 2x4 board paint 1x12 boards fireplace kit wood putty finish nails masonry screws primer. Watch the next e.

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. Our boxes measure 53 1 4 tall x 6 wide x 7 deep. 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. Next he covered up the mantle and the sides of the fireplace with ripped 1 6 poplar boards to fit.

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. Then there was a lot of adding decorative trim to the fireplace. He also added 1 4 poplar boards to picture frame the planks above the mantle. The surround may be a single piece or it may come in up to five pieces.

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