Jun 14 2015 explore dana hamilton schmutz s board built ins around fireplace on pinterest.
Diy built in cabinets around fireplace.
1 1 4 pocket screws.
Wood screws 2 1 2 and 1 1 4 clamps.
The fireplace surround provided about a 2 5 inch gap between the brick and the cabinets.
I ll go more into wiring etc throughout the build.
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Measure the space and cut the sides top bottom and shelves out of inch plywood.
Martie s fireplace proved to be a true challenge.
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Now that the drywall was finished it was time to build the cabinets.
Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together.
List of tools i used for my diy built in cabinets around the fireplace.
The build fireplace built ins the fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time.
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If you plan on running electrical make sure you follow your local code or bring in an electrician to help.
Then i spent the next week painting painting painting.
Kreg right angle clamp.
The intricacy of the renovation goes assembling the flat pack is the simplest part.
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Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.
In the end you have to pick the best materials and equipment for accomplishing all your objectives.
There are no holes in the wall behind these cabinets for anything other than fasteners.
Painting the diy built in cabinets around the fireplace 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.
Glue and nail the shelves into the desired.
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Cut the back piece of the unit out of inch plywood.
J also added beads around the fireplace opening which will be covered by the fireplace overhang and tile.
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