Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.
Built in cabinets around fireplace diy.
In the end you have to pick the best materials and equipment for accomplishing all your objectives.
The build fireplace built ins.
Then i spent the next week painting painting painting.
The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time.
Glue and nail the shelves into the desired places.
Painting the diy built in cabinets around the fireplace.
Jun 14 2015 explore dana hamilton schmutz s board built ins around fireplace on pinterest.
Attach the back of the unit by nailing into the sides and shelves.
After all the woodwork was done and i also finished off the board and batten around the rest of the room i got everything ready for painting.
The space i had on either side of the mantel was about 69 wide and 23 deep.
The intricacy of the renovation goes assembling the flat pack is the simplest part.
I caulked and filled nail holes and sanded.
To make my diy built in cabinets around my fireplace a reality i measured and planned it all out.
Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together.
Martie s fireplace proved to be a true challenge.