Diy Built In Cabinets Around Fireplace

The fireplace surround provided about a 2 5 inch gap between the brick and the cabinets.

Diy built in cabinets around fireplace.

Glue and nail the shelves into the desired. Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle. Cut the back piece of the unit out of inch plywood. Measure the space and cut the sides top bottom and shelves out of inch plywood.

Jun 7 2020 explore carole edwards s board fireplace cabinet ideas on pinterest. Painting the diy built in cabinets around the fireplace after all the woodwork was done and i also finished off the board and batten around the rest of the room i got everything ready for painting. J also added beads around the fireplace opening which will be covered by the fireplace overhang and tile. I ll go more into wiring etc throughout the build.

Kreg right angle clamp. See more ideas about family room fireplace built ins fireplace. Jun 14 2015 explore dana hamilton schmutz s board built ins around fireplace on pinterest. Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together.

Then i spent the next week painting painting painting. 1 1 4 pocket screws. List of tools i used for my diy built in cabinets around the fireplace. Built in bookcases floor to ceiling cabinets shelving and standard cabinets are faster easier and better with these tips from a veteran cabinetmaker.

If you plan on running electrical make sure you follow your local code or bring in an electrician to help. Wood screws 2 1 2 and 1 1 4 clamps. The build fireplace built ins the fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time. Kreg bookshelf pin jig.

Martie s fireplace proved to be a true challenge. There are no holes in the wall behind these cabinets for anything other than fasteners. Ken geisen has been building high end custom cabinets shelving and entertainment centers for 20 years. During the drywall step we had a plumber come run the gas line and an electrician add the switch and wiring for the sconces.

I caulked and filled nail holes and sanded. In the end you have to pick the best materials and equipment for accomplishing all your objectives. See more ideas about built in around fireplace built ins fireplace.