How To Build Fireplace With Electric Insert
The first and arguably most important step to the build was selecting the right electric insert for us.
How to build fireplace with electric insert. The customized fireplace starts to take shape once the wall and frame are in place. This is where a decision will have to be made. How to build a diy fireplace with electric insert tutorial 1 2 plywood 2 x 4s see my frame cut sizes below electric fireplace insert this is the one i used woodgrain trim 3 wood screws 2 pocket screws. We selected a puraflame 26 inch square fireplace.
There are others who prefer to use wood. This insert would provide us the jumping off point for how to execute the vision scale and dimensions of our fireplace surround. It s funny how projects can end up being completely different than what you originally planned for started with. Now for the build.
There are two types of exterior finishes for an electric fireplace some people decorate the fireplace with stone.