Diy Gas Fireplace Surround. How to build a diy custom fireplace surround. If you came to my house to see the fireplace in person, you and i would.
Now that the wall is prepped, add your back piece (we used mdf) to the wall, which you need to cut (or have home depot cut for you) to the same dimensions as your mantel. I wanted to hug all of your necks! Building your own fireplace surround will customize the style and look you’re going for and add great presence.
But the birch logs in the insert and all the lush colorful foliage on the mantel really bring the whole thing to life.
I had it tiled in oblong 36x 6 travertine tiles in a herringbone pattern with an electric fireplace and heater installed. Once i figured out to add cement board to the fireplace surround, i was a little worried about the edges of the cement board showing when it was installed. In order for the electric fireplace to sit into the existing fireplace surround, we needed to build a box for it to sit in. Decorating ideas for fireplace mantels and walls get traditional, modern and country decorating tips for filling your fireplace mantel.