DIY Electric Fireplace Surround With Mantle (Walk-through)

This is a video showing how I installed an electric fireplace. This video is not sponsored. Product links are Amazon and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Fireplace:
Antarctic Star 60 Inch Electric Fireplace amzn.to/3IECODz
DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX* Cordless Drill Combo Kit amzn.to/435XAEo
TV:
TCL 65-inch Class 4-Series 4K UHD HDR Smart Roku TV amzn.to/3ol8F5v
Tools used:
DEWALT 20V MAX* Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2-Tool (DCK287D1M1) amzn.to/45E7YFc
FastCap PSSR16 16 FastPad Standard Reverse Measuring Tape amzn.to/3MwoC0L
FastCap PMS-12 12-foot Metric/Standard Measuring Tape amzn.to/3Owv2Q1
RIDGID 6 Gal. Portable Electric Pancake Air Compressor amzn.to/3BOZjlA
Kreg KPHJ720 Pocket-Hole Jig 720 amzn.to/3MSml19
Straight Claw Hammer with Smooth Face amzn.to/423WQyb
DEWALT 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw amzn.to/43l2eOG
DEWALT Miter Saw amzn.to/433ZPIb
RIDGID 18-Gauge 2-1/8 in. Brad Nailer amzn.to/3WsQIys
DEWALT Table Saw amzn.to/3MwEn7J
Instagram:
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Layout Calculator Link:
www.inchcalcul...
Electric Fireplace Surround Measurements and supplies
Frame:
Width- 82 3/8 inches
Hight- 86 inches
Bottom of Fireplace is 12 1/8 inches from ground
Top of fireplace is 28 5/8 inches from ground
Cripples (studs not full hight of wall) cut to fit
Supply list for frame:
14- 2x4x8
One box of 3 1/2 inch deck screws
One box of 2 1/2 inch pocket hole screws
Finish material:
One sheet of plywood cut 47 1/4 inches (width)
One sheet of plywood cut 35 1/2 inches (width)
Remainder of second sheet of plywood cut into two 5 inch strips
Trim and battens cut to fit
One gallon of black paint
Supply list for finish:
Two sheets 1/4 inch sanded plywood
Two 1x10x 8ft pine board
One 1x6x 8ft pine board
18 ga 1 1/2 inch brad nails
Wood Glue
Mantel:
Two 1x6x 8ft common pine board
One 1x6x 8ft common pine board (high grade)
One pint wood stain
18 ga 1 1/2 inch brad nails
Two 2 inch wood screws

[@czoubek]

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[@thebuildsociety]

Great to hear!

[@RobinStanfield]

We are in the process of building ours but not sure how we make sure the edges are seamless where the plywood meets. Any suggestions?

[@candygirl76-u7e]

Love this video! What did you use for the trim?

[@myblackice3]

You did a really great job. I'm looking at doing my family room similar to this.

[@thebuildsociety]

You can do it!

[@martinicu]

Very helpful video. Can you give a link to your laser level? Thanks

[@thebuildsociety]

Thanks, here is a amazon link a.co/d/e6XNRB2

[@98QUEENVEE]

Want to do this in my rental so bad 🥲

[@thebuildsociety]

Thanks for watching!

[@kekearah1]

I really like this. I would stop at the ply wood stage and frame it. The battens are optional right? Thanks though, I’ve been trying to figure out how to spice up my rental! U laid everything out so perfectly.

[@thebuildsociety]

Absolutely!

[@cnel4524]

Looks amazing. Great job❣️

[@thebuildsociety]

Thank you! 🤗

[@victorgoitia4350]

That was a great video. Very helpful and informative. It definitely gave me the confidence to try it at home.

[@thebuildsociety]

You can do it!

[@naturallybae8342]

Can you come to Columbus Ohio and do some for me . Is it possible

[@sharongrages3417]

What was the final depth on the side of the build? I’m considering side cabinets.

[@monicaledesma4084]

I know I can do this. I just need all the tools 😒

[@thebuildsociety]

Start off with a circular saw and you can build almost anything!

[@bertusswinkels1978]

Super cool, I want to build almost the same cinewall do u know the dimensions of the wall? And what fire brand do you use. Greetings from holland 🇳🇱

[@thebuildsociety]

The fireplace wall is 7 feet wide, 8 feet tall. I have a dimension breakdown in the description. For more information on the fireplace insert you can watch my video on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5u4iJaJbrB0frc. Thanks for watching!

[@Laprimaveraa]

I am looking to do something similar. But was wondering is it possible to create something similar without ever poking any holes on the walls? Maybe a longer extrusion from the wall and a wider base on the floor?

[@thebuildsociety]

Possibly, but if you want it to reach the ceiling I would attach it to the wall. They sell TV stands with built in fireplaces on Amazon. Would be cheaper than building one yourself.

[@tmise50]

Nice job but shouldn’t you prime before painting?

[@thebuildsociety]

It was a paint and primer in one, worked well for me.

[@davidoliver9395]

I like what you did.... Something different than the shiplap

[@thebuildsociety]

Thanks!

[@hersheybee3310]

Great job

[@codyw492]

what size tv do you have hanging there ? thanks in advance

[@thebuildsociety]

65 inch

[@zoubirmagous4285]

looks great. good job and thank you for sharing..

[@thebuildsociety]

Thanks for watching!

[@GolfSpy_KFT]

What is the height of your mantle from the floor? Great job!

[@thebuildsociety]

Thanks! 44.5 inches to the top of the mantle from the floor.

[@GolfSpy_KFT]

@@thebuildsociety Thanks for the response! Just built an entertainment wall in my basement and trying to decide whether or not a mantle will fit well, but it would be right around that same height so that is reassuring!

[@boots_production]

Subscribed 🤙🏽

[@thebuildsociety]

Thanks!

[@831today8]

How much did it cost you in total for materials for this build. Love it!!

[@thebuildsociety]

$750 give or take a few $