I have a very similar setup and would love some direction. Yep, that’s right. This is the series where we share DIY, Design and Lifestyle content, a fun change up from food, wellness and recipes! Our Fireplace is 2 ft in depth. But, since I’m not moving there anytime soon, a gas fireplace is the best option to keep our home nice and warm and cozy for the fall & winter months! from Beauti-tone’s Trim & Door Series of Paint @ Home Hardware. Like Liked by 1 person. This fireplace mantel plan shows you how to replace your smaller mantel with a larger one so you have room for decorations, books, or in this case a TV. Place the first shiplap board on top of the mantle. The height from the floor to the bottom of the mantel is 47 1/2 inches. My estimate is 3″ on the sides, 4″ on the bottom, and 7″ on the top. We chose a beautiful black walnut wood and stained it with a teak color to match our flooring as best as possible. And that’s that really! So measuring was very important! I wanted to switch it up a bit this time and do something that was trending as well as inexpensive. Thanks!! A shiplapped fireplace! In terms of budgeting, the framing, shiplap, paint, mantel and MDF trim can to approximately $1000.00. Mar 21, 2020 - DIY Shiplap Electric Fireplace 038 Mantel DIY Shiplap Electric Fireplace 038 Mantel Patricia Simmons pattygarcia1047 Home Step by step tutorial on how to build an inexpensive nbsp hellip #electric #fauxfireplaceandtv #fireplace #mantel #shiplap You know, if you’re not lucky enough to live in Texas and have true shiplap walls hiding behind your drywall! Use an extension ladder to work your way from the bottom all the way to the top until you reach the ceiling. Tonight's advent activity was to create paper snow, We have some catching up to do on our advent Chris. This is a great budget project that's cost will be determined by what kind of wood you purchase. The electric firebox required that the unit be unplugged when not in use and the outlet was inside the fireplace facade. Home Accessories. DIY Shiplap Electric Fireplace & Mantel. Article from hometalk.com. This week on the blog, I’m talking about our DIY Shiplap Fireplace! I’m veering off the path of the master bathroom remodel to bring you our DIY shiplap fireplace surround makeover. Our emergency shut-off switch is not on the side of the border frame, but with the other dials on the front of the fireplace under the frame. The only other cost would be your fireplace and then it all comes down to what model you choose. We love it and would be perfect for our lake house remodel. This week on the blog, I’m talking about our DIY Shiplap Fireplace! Just picture it, finally sitting down in your living room after a long day. Second, We built the frame up to the lowest part of the vaulted slanted ceiling level to the other side. Next, we added the bracing. (So that altering the fireplace down the road wasn’t that big of a deal!). Rough-in complete, next up, install the fireplace which was as simple as calling our fireplace installer to come to the house with the insert and hook it all up! The shiplap was from Lowe’s and the wood mantel was from amazon. Nov 2, 2019 - Explore Lauren Doolittle's board "Shiplap fireplace", followed by 117 people on Pinterest. Did you put the shiplap on after the fireplace was completely installed? First, we built the base that the fireplace sits on. Also what were the dimensions of the box for cords behind? Keep your eyes out for an email in the next few days and hopefully, I will be able to help you out with your project Thanks for stopping by! (this is what you can see in the pic in the blog post). Awesome design!!! It turned out really amazing. We also used a level to make sure the boards were level before nailing them to the wall. When we originally bought our home 4 years ago, we knew that one of the first projects to complete was putting in a gas fireplace in the new living room. , Hello. Fireplace. My husband and I are working on something similar right now. Here’s some information that may help you- I realize that the best picture I have is the one under my Step 2. Remember to look at the manual requirements of your fireplace that you purchase when building your frame. I think it helped resell the house, that’s what we got the most compliments on after we finished everything. Sweet! Just trying to figure out budgeting! Something to check in for sure if you are considering for your own home though The key for us was that we were adding our MDF Trim on the outside of our fireplace as a border which actually hides any imperfections in the plywood , Thanks for the reply! We’ve started this project now haha. Besides the actual gas fireplace insert, the entire cost was less than $200 for the exterior finishes (shiplap, trim, paint, and mantle!). Any chance you would share a picture of what your shelf behind the tv looks like? I knew I wanted to add shiplap to our fireplace whenever we were building our house. Hi! Paint the ship lap. We used MDF boards that were 3 1/2″ wide as our trim, and the shiplap planks were plywood strips ripped to 6″. Once your shiplap wall is covered, you can add a DIY fireplace mantel. Next up is the mantle! I’m constantly trying to improve my life in whatever manner, hence the name INSPIRED TO REVAMP. To me it is easier to paint after the boards are on the wall, but that’s just my preference. I sent you an email with some pictures as requested! Keep your eyes out for it! Our farmhouse fireplace was made from stacked stone with a barn beam as the mantle (this from from a local dairy farm barn!). NOTE: **Always check with the fireplace model you purchase to see how much room is needed from fireplace to mantle- it’s based on the heat being pumped out of the insert**. Love the outcome. So confused but really want to tackle this project! The only thing it was missing? Cheers . After looking at all the options – pre-primed & cut shiplap planks, tongue & groove (which we used on our old house bathroom walls) and good old plywood – this method seems to be the most cost effective way to add shiplap. Hi Sherri- We inquired with the fireplace company on whether or not this was going to be an issue around a fireplace and due to the BTUs on the fireplace we chose for our living room, it was acceptable to use shiplap as a surround. I’ve already shared in-depth tutorials for basically all of the individual steps in this process, so instead of going through all of it again here, I’m going to point you in the direction of each step. It’s beautiful! Let’s pretty up this fireplace with shiplap & trim! Thank you!! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Now, when you are doing a faux brick, you will need this drywall to attach the brick to, but shiplap, by its very nature, is designed to attach directly to the studs. We would love to do this with a vaulted ceiling, Hi Amanda- There was not a fireplace before we moved here. This is something we intend to do as well, utilizing an electric fireplace. We made sure we had enough depth to attach our cable box too. The builder quoted almost $3000 for a fireplace, but we expected to be all in for under $500 using you guys as a model! Do you know the dimensions of the dark border surrounding the fireplace?? This is a great project! Sometimes I think that I should have been born in the Caribbean! We have had NO issues with our remote control in the last few years since we’ve done this reno- Hope this helps . 1.2k. Do you mind explaining the frame you built, one side higher than the other or no? Home Decor. ~Bry. Hi, I’m Bry– I’m a wife, mother, teacher, and online entrepreneur. This was one of our first projects at the house and I was still underestimating how many pictures I needed to take for our DIY Projects. Hi Rebecca- Thank you To answer your questions…We had our local fireplace installer hook up our fireplace. I would love to see how you handled that aspect. I know you’re here for the after pictures but just wait till you see what we started with. We wanted that feeling so we decided to build ours. Fireplace Makeover.. How to Make a DIY Shiplap Fireplace. This project was a beast that took us many months to complete but it is absolutely and completely finished and I couldn’t be more excited! Notice all of our tv wires & cable sitting off to the side at the bottom. We built a cubby area behind our tv that stores all our cables, technology, etc. Faux Fireplace Home Decor Fireplace Decor Living Room With Fireplace Home Fireplace Room Faux Shiplap Home Diy Shiplap Fireplace. Reply. Follow along on our building journey on my instagram account huntfarmhouse. Love this. There were no issues with code here in Ontario. TV–is a 58″ inch. I was loosely following another blog’s DIY who did a similar fireplace to this, but with brick. Ours is wider than the fireplace and our measurements are: Good luck with your project…what a great project to complete before the winter cold is upon us! Do you mind me asking the size of both that you use? DIY Electric Fireplace Wall. Hi there, love the finished product of your shiplap fireplace! yes it is wood, we special ordered it to fit the hearth. Would it be possible to have you send me the same info on how you framed with a slant vaulted ceiling? When we purchased our fireplace, we added the surround as an extra upgrade from Napoleon Fireplaces. As always, if you have any questions about a specific part of the project, just let me know and I’ll be happy to provide more details. The first thing to do is find the studs in the wall, that way it is quick and easy to nail the boards to the wall. What I can tell you is measurements were so important to be spot on! Unfortunately, I have zero pictures of the dark walnut mantle being built or being installed. Hi Kat- we thought the same thing as your husband and then did lots of research- turns out that the remote has infrared signals that bounce off all the walls, doors, cabinets, etc in your home and find the cable box behind the tv with ease. I am mostly concerned about the tv size to fireplace size ratio. I want to do that to ours but my husband thinks the remote won’t sensor the cable box. OK, a bit of a back track here. Would you consider sharing photos and tips on how to do the behind tv shelf? It looks great! Jan 16, 2018 - Explore Meg Schelble's board "Shiplap fireplaces", followed by 105 people on Pinterest. The border is 3.5″ on the sides and bottom, and roughly 7″ on the top- you were so close Good luck with your lake house remodel- would love to see the final fireplace design you go with! The electric fireplace is recessed into the inner frame built using 2×4’s. Excellent post! Maybe to watch tv or read a book. We have approximately 10 inches from the top of our fireplace to the bottom of the mantel too (as per the requirements from our fireplace we chose). I’m sure the company you purchase the fireplace from will be able to give you all the instructions on how to vent a new fireplace with your vaulted ceiling! Where do you live, do you know if there is a code as far as using shiplap on a fireplace. Hi Avery- for sure! I know you said in a previous post that you used 3.5 trim what was the width on each side of the fireplace? See more ideas about shiplap fireplace, fireplace remodel, home fireplace. I really like that dark walnut mantle. your own Pins on Pinterest 4 thoughts on “ DIY Shiplap Fireplace (On A Budget) ” Martisek Adventures says: August 30, 2019 at 7:24 pm. There’s nothing quite like having a fireplace in the master bedroom. Hi Sharon- Thanks so much When we bought this fireplace, the black surround is an add-on that you could buy to enhance the look & style of the fireplace. Instead of sending you an email, I thought that it might be better to just add a picture into the post to help out anyone interested in building a similar fireplace! A lot of you wanted the step by step tutorial on this DIY shiplap fireplace makeover that Kevin and our friend Joe did (in Joe’s home). Next, we added the bracing.”, Hi Kelli- I’m going to send you a personal email with some more information regarding the fireplace. Shiplap electric fireplace DIY. We painted the fireplace after we finished the wall. Do you have a cable box and does the remote reach it back there pretty well? Here is the best shot I have of the living room before our renovation. I want to do this but am worried about code? Hi do you mind me asking how much this cost total? We upgraded our fireplace to one with more BTU’s and also added a mirrored background and the thick black frame surround. Let me know if you have any more questions, I would be happy to help~ Bry. It totally made sense. It’s starting to look complete, and this is exciting! I hope this helps and good luck with your fireplace build! Thank you for any guidance and Merry Christmas to you and your family. This gives it a clean seamless look. I share some step by step instructions on how we added shiplap boards from our local… Explore. If you want to add a more rustic look to the walls, then I would skip this step. Could you clarify what you “filled in the fireplace with?” This portion of the reply has me a little lost! I hope this helps . We also bought a Napoleon Fireplace with the 3.5″ border face plate around the insert. Today I am sharing a step by step tutorial on how to building your own shiplap electric fireplace. Transform your boring TV wall into a statement piece. Maybe I’ll be a snow bird when retire and fly down south for these chilly winters. What kind of fireplace did you guys install? -“Then, we filled in the vaulted section of the fireplace and made sure that we attached a piece into the ceiling. Hi Amanda- thanks for stopping by! Good luck with your fireplace , It looks great and we too are planning something similar. We find it easier to put up the pieces of plywood and THEN paint the entire fireplace as a whole. So, we decided to shiplap the fireplace and add a wood mantel. DIY Shiplap Electric Fireplace & Mantel. Unfortunately, I don’t have any other photos of the process of building the behind tv shelf. Jul 1, 2020 - This Pin was discovered by Cbat. Article by Micheala Diane Designs | Interior Design, Home Styling and DIY Projects. I want to place those cords back there too. We started at the bottom then worked up from there. Also, We attached a piece of wood behind the mantle that the mantel is actually resting on. I hope this helps ~Bry, Did you have an existing fireplace before doing this or did they figure out how to vent it to add a gas one in? Finally, when we added the plywood, we went up to the lowest part of the ceiling and then added a special sloped piece of plywood above that to accommodate the slanted ceiling. Isn’t it gorgeous!!! We chose to create an inset box behind our tv that allows us to hide all cable wires, boxes, tv mount, etc! They did such a good job. Hi Christen- thanks so much! What kind of trim did you use wear the shiplap meets the wall? I am so glad we did it. Mar 24, 2020 - Step by step tutorial on how to build an inexpensive shiplap fireplace using an electric insert. Thanks so much. We are building something similar in our living room and my husband and I are not seeing eye to eye on where to put the cable box & other components. If there is anything else I can help you with, please let me know! And how did you address the emergency shut off switch on the side of the border frame? DIY Shiplap Electric Fireplace Build with Mantel. Great looking project! Make sure it is level and centered. Good luck- you will love having a fireplace . Welcome back to Healthy Grocery Girl and a fun edition to the blog… our HGG Home Series! My husband and I recently fixed up a house. This project adds a ton of character to any room. I can’t wait to build mine. What is the height from floor to bottom of mantel ? DIY Fireplace Mantel from Chatfield Court Faux Shiplap Fireplace DIY. Then, we filled in the vaulted section of the fireplace and made sure that we attached a piece into the ceiling. Jun 9, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by Renee. Hope this helps! Here is a step-by-step guide for how we finished our DIY Shiplap Fireplace! I should mention that the mantle was built by my husband in our garage and then installed as one piece…shimmied into place perfectly! I feel like a fireplace creates a certain mood or ambiance in a home. Your email address will not be published. What did you use for the hearth? Any one else's kiddos acting a bit hyper today? I’m so excited to be sharing our DIY Shiplap Fireplace with you guys today! Build a small frame similar to the one you built for the top and bottom at the beginning of this project then attach it to the studs at the height you’d like. What can I say, through all, ✨❄️And just like that...the holidays are, All is merry and bright! ✨✨Happy New Year! I’m excited for you and this project Good luck! Hi Colin! Feb 26, 2020 - Step by step tutorial on how to build an inexpensive shiplap fireplace using an electric insert. Step by step tutorial on how to build an inexpensive shiplap fireplace using an electric insert. Transform your boring TV wall into a statement piece. We had already purchased our Napoleon fireplace, so we had the instructions on how to build the frame to fit the size of our new gas insert! If you want a clean look, then this is something you would want to do. The winter’s can get really cold here, and I always joke that I’m cold blooded, because I’m regularly freezing! You can view all the possible options when picking out a gas fireplace at Napoleon Fireplaces. Luckily for me, I have family members who own a roofing business and they were able to fix the roof after the vent was installed. Once the shiplap was on the wall, then we added trim to the edges. Wife of a firefighter/carpenter, mother to two boys ages 7 and 5, homeschooling both my boys, building our own barndominium, and loving Jesus! One Room Challenge Spring 2019- Week 6: Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Final Reveal. We went back and caulked and used painters putty to cover up the nail holes. Hope this helps . Excellent post! Thanks for visiting Inspired to Revamp. We used finishing nails to nail the boards to the wall. A nice hot cup of coffee or tea in your hand, and curling up under a blanket in front of a nice warm fire. We are getting to the final stages! We wanted to added something fun to the living room to make it more attractive. How to DIY a Shiplap Wall the Cheap and Easy Way. Hi Randy- thanks so much! Scroll up and you will be able to see the cubby behind the tv! Your email address will not be published. I hope you enjoy my blog and are truly inspired in your own life as well! I just purchased a 36 inch insert and was wondring your dimensions for width and height of your fireplace? Also, when you layed your base layer of plywood for the shiplap did you angle that flush with your vaunted ceiling? Do you have any pictures of the mantle build? It sits on the top of the bottom 2×4 and then is screwed into each corner of the inner 2×4 frame. Good luck on your project , Hi! Also doing faux shiplap cuts cost down but still has the same look as real shiplap. Awesome post. Your email address will not be published. your own Pins on Pinterest Is that wood? Your fireplace turned out gorgeous! Of course, I realized this once I already had 2 or 3 rows oh shiplap in place. The New Stairs REVEAL; Industrial Farmhouse Style! I sent you a private message on Instagram with the details you are looking for. Shiplap walls are one of my favorite ways to give the house a farmhouse feel. It’s a creamy white and the paint comes out silky smooth & extremely durable! It’s very heavy duty, but easy to install and we love how it tilts and pulls out with ease! Since we already had sheetrock on the wall we had to find the studs. What is the black material surrounding the fireplace? The winter’s can get really cold here, and I always joke that I’m cold blooded, because I’m regularly freezing! From the very first time we saw our house, we knew it was a dream come true for old-house lovers like ourselves. The link to our Napoleon Fireplace is in the blog post. See more ideas about shiplap fireplace, fireplace, home fireplace. I am so excited about today’s post. I created a panel from this loose piece of shiplap and added a metal strap on the backside of the board above to create a groove for the panel to slide in to. Once you have everything in place, plywood the entire fireplace and close up any gaps. Our fireplace is roughly 3.5′ in width by 3′ in height. 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