My base was 63 x 17 with center supports about every 18 inches.
Diy faux fireplace with electric insert.
Attach the sides of the surround frame.
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.
In just three days one day of planning two of making it happen we make this little space into something that makes our room feel so cozy and even though we re in no rush for winter when it does arrive we ll love this fireplace even more.
Assemble the front of the fireplace surround on a flat surface first.
I assembled this with 3.
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.
2x4s circular saw drywall screws drywall nails plywood drill screw gun corner bead drywall tape joint compound finishing knives drywall sander paint brush polyurethane.
Outside of the fireplace insert materials for this project came in just over 500.
The moldings are a bit more traditional and the dark marble is the perfect accent.