How To Make DIY Shiplap Electric Fireplace

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In this post, I’m going to give a run down on the how-to build an electric fireplace and what insert I highly suggest!

Materials List

– Tongue and Groove Shiplap – 2 in x 4 in x 10 ft (framing) – 2 in x 4 in x 8 ft (framing) – 1 in x 4 in x 8 ft mdf (trim pieces) – Lattice trim moulding

To begin we moved everything out and away from the wall and measured in between our two windows to find our center point. From there you want to mark out either with tape or a pencil where you are placing your fireplace.

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To start off we knew we wanted an outlet behind the frame so we didn’t have to complicate the build by making a cutout for cords. We marked our studs so we knew where to drill for the frame so it would be secure.

Instead of taking the whole baseboard off we just used our oscillating tool and cut a spot for the 2×4 to fit into.

Next step was to build our frame! This part was mostly my husband. Overall you want to make sure your side walls are drilled into the studs. When cutting the 2×4’s for your height make sure you’re leaving about 1/2 inch wiggle room for expanding and contracting.

Wood tends to getting bigger and smaller as the seasons change. We chose to use pocket holes with our Kreg Jig for assembling the actual frame.

Assembling the front frame of the fireplace is where I handed it over to the engineer of the house!

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You have to create support pieces to support the fireplace insert so it has something to hold it up. The boards will be what you screw your fireplace insert into.

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