Perhaps you already have the electric fireplace to work with but it leaves a lot to be desired as far as the space around it is concerned.
Diy electric fireplace stone wall.
A step by step guide on how to build an electric fireplace surround.
Of course you will need a dry place to work and may need.
Diy fireplace surround with wooden mantel.
Hope this video helped if you too want to build a fireplace.
It s super important that if you purchase a fireplace insert you be sure that the heater is in the front of the insert and not on the top bottom or side of the insert.
A claw hammer wood chisel set a hand saw a miter box with a saw for cutting angles a coping saw finish punches flat and straight tip screwdrivers a rubber mallet for tapping pieces together while not damaging the wood woodworking clamps a wood vise a bench plane a rasp a tape measure a 12 steel rule a 6 steel square and dont forget the wood glue and a brush to spread the wood glue.
Stone wall electric fireplace diy.
To see our inspiration check out the blooming nest blog.
Imagine your house guests enjoying a charming atmosphere your fireplace creates.
We used a primer on the drywall to help the stone adhere to the wall.
The electric plugin fireplace i ordered is a 50 inch insert.
So brush that primer on first let it dry for a bit per manufacturers recommendations and then start tiling your stone from the bottom up.