Most mid range electric fireplace inserts are led lit remote controlled and offer a flame only and flame and heat setting.
Diy mantel around electric fireplace.
Pick a size that will scale well in your room and fit the diy fireplace surround you re building.
Electric fireplace inserts come in a variety of sizes from about 23 up to 50 wide.
If replacing the grate remove that now too.
Perhaps you already have the electric fireplace to work with but it leaves a lot to be desired as far as the space around it is concerned.
You can create a diy faux fireplace in many different ways with so many different options.
I chose this 30 fireplace.
Maybe you just want the look of a fireplace so that you have a focal point for your living room or bedroom.
Locate and loosen the brackets that secure the old fireplace doors.
Just add an electric fireplace or not.
You can definitely do that with a faux fireplace mantel and even add a diy electric fireplace.
This built in fireplace has a deep hearth and great mantel for decorating and the storage around it was built in to match.
Remove the fasteners and lift the old fireplace door unit out.
These diy mantels will add character and dimension to a room as well as give you a beautiful place to decorate and hang a christmas stocking.
Different diy fake fireplace ideas and options.
Diy fireplace surround with wooden mantel.
Place a drop cloth on the floor around the hearth to catch falling soot and debris.
They actually teach your how to build a simple diy fireplace surround with an electrical insert.