Artificial fireplace with own hands

An artificial fireplace in the apartment , made by yourself - is a simple way to transform your home. It will become not only an element of decor, but also a functional stand for various objects.

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Electric fireplace can be designed in an unusual way. Why not bring his appearance closer to the original ?! An artificial fireplace with own hands from plasterboard will require more time and material costs. It will be necessary to create a frame, to perform the facing with plasterboard. In addition, the construction will be tied to the floor and walls. It will be dirty and dusty during installation.

In this case, a mobile falsh-fireplace will be mounted, which simultaneously serves as a stand for the TV. To create a skeleton and its sheathing, you will need plywood, a narrow beam, wood screws, decorative glue and decorative panels. The surface is better to do a relief, films with lamination will not give the desired effect. The product will look cheap and unpresentable.

How to make an artificial fireplace with your own hands?

1. Pre-sketch the skeleton. For the bottom and the table top, you need 2 solid pieces of plywood. The top element can be laminated. Install the electric fireplace on the "bottom". Make markings on plywood.
2. Proceed to cutting the construct. Most conveniently, perform work with a jigsaw. The lines turn out to be even, you will spend a minimum of time.
3. Using hardware, fasten the elements together. "Backbone" of the fireplace is a bar, plywood is attached to it, creating a three-dimensional construction. First, the rear walls are assembled, then the front facade.
4. The base is ready, the top cover will be put on after the final finishing of the product. Now insert the electric fire in the portal. For decoration, you need to use lightweight and embossed materials, for example, foam plastic finish. It is easily glued, keeps well on the tree. Do not be afraid to combine several textures: for example, relief for natural stone and brickwork.
5. It remains only to fix the countertop. To check the horizontal and vertical lines, use the level. It turned out an excellent stand for the TV. The advantage of such a fireplace is that it can be moved from one position to another or removed if necessary.