Fireplaces are a very popular decoration element. And if in your apartment or house there is absolutely no possibility to install this piece of interior, it does not matter, you can always resort to creating a falshkina, and this is done simply with your own hands. For such purposes use different materials, but, perhaps, it will be easier and faster to create a false sheet from gypsum board. It will look so realistic that you simply will not believe your eyes.
How to make falshkam - step by step instruction
Before the process of the direct manufacture of the product, it is necessary to make a drawing of it, based on the expected dimensions of the structure and the location of its future location. Thanks to a good drawing, you can first understand how much and what materials will be needed.
- Using the drawing, you need to make a markup on the wall, which will have a fireplace.
- Next, it is necessary to proceed to mount the frame, using metal profiles.
- After the frame is made, we nail it to the wall with dowels.
- The next stage is the planking of the fireplace with plasterboard. To do this, we first cut the drywall onto the sheets of the desired size and shape.
- Wrapped frame primer, and then let dry.
- After the product has dried, it is necessary to proceed to the finishing stage. For this purpose, you can use artificial brick, stone, marble, gypsum. The photo shows the decoration with artificial brick. We fix the brick to the plasterboard with the help of tile glue.
- Then we attach a shelf from the laminated chipboard on top of the fireplace.
- In the resulting niche you can install a conventional electric fireplace, included in the outlet. There is another option - decorate the fireplace with candles, flowers and similar elements. As a result, it can look something like this.
And here is what a fireplace made of plasterboard with built-in electric fireplace looks like.
Falshkem of gypsum cardboard can be done very quickly with your own hands. All that is needed for this is to follow the instructions clearly and stock up on the necessary materials. The result will surpass all expectations. After all, the resulting fireplace will be an excellent decorative element in the interior, for example, the living room, will give her a cosiness and warmth. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of personally working on the design of your home.