HOW TO FRAME A FIREPLACE with TV mount support!!

Whether you're replacing an old fireplace or just want to build a new wall for a fireplace insert and TV, this video will show you the steps involved to build it yourself and build it to last!

[@somebody655]

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[@squidly1117]

Serious information with a bit of humble humor at the end. Nice video, thanks!

[@thinkreno]

Haha. Thank you!

[@mikemason4792]

Thank you for this video. I have a contractor who will install my gas fireplace with the TV above it. It is good to have an understanding of what he will be doing.

[@TeamPowell1point2]

Subscribing because my wife feels the same way. Solidarity my brother. ✊

[@thinkreno]

✊

[@redryder210]

The TV mount framing was genius. Totally going to use that idea, thanks!

[@RobertoGonzalezJr]

Thank you so much for making this video! It is exactly what I have been looking for and needed.

[@robsaxepga]

The ending is priceless..nice video thanks!!

[@stevencedeno9451]

The best instructions I’ve found - thank you!

[@sepehryazdani5560]

Well done.

[@InformationWoWiase]

Thanks for the tutorial. Doing my TV wall soon and this helps a lot. Thanks!

[@JoeyPenuela]

Great tutorial; it’s well put together and easy to understand. Thanks Reno!

[@thinkreno]

Great to hear. Hope it helps 👍🏼

[@laneproductions3749]

Awesome video part 1 and 2 definitely helped me feel more comfortable moving forward with building mine

[@thinkreno]

Great to hear. Good luck with your project!

[@jacehunter1300]

Lol that ending. Big thumbs up man.

[@yjaffbailey86]

Great video! Thank you sir!

[@gulyakhayaliyeva1745]

Thank you, your video is very helpful 👍🏻

[@tyreante]

Yo bro nothing wrong with your voice, thanks for the awesome work and your explanation is pretty clear

[@thinkreno]

Haha. Thanks man

[@ramodzananovic]

Great tutorial 👌.

[@aarongrove2688]

Nice video. Found the ending quite funny

[@gomahabkar2314]

Excellent

[@ronlennon.amorocity]

Dude... that shtick about your wife thinking your voice is annoying ...that shit was gold! It was relatable and funny

[@thinkreno]

😆

[@rodadams8422]

Yes the end was funny but great video 😀

[@chubb813]

😂😂 your voice isn't annoying. Great job on that frame. I'm deciding how I can build mine. Its looks tuff but I'm up for the challenge. Keep the videos coming. #NewSubby

[@thinkreno]

Haha. Thanks. And good luck with your project!!

[@seazonedsoul]

Awesome!!!!

[@sunitamay123]

Do you have part 2? Great video!

[@hickorydragon8114]

We had some friends over last night and when the topic of fireplaces came up I was immediately and unceremoniously exiled to the basement.

[@mijoan8]

I'm getting ready to do this exact project with my existing fireplace. The only difference is that I'm going to keep the existing fireplace, rather than buy a new one. Thanks for the great video!

[@thinkreno]

Thanks for the comment! And best of luck with your project!

[@snoopyfix2]

Hahaha. Great ending! And thanks for the video!

[@thinkreno]

👍🏼

[@flyte9053]

Nice video

[@bodanlunny1323]

Lovely

[@ladyheattv5932]

Hello, thanks for the great video. Question for you, what did you use to pin the base plate to the cement subfloor?

[@thinkreno]

Just common 3” nails, but you need to pre-drill the holes. A hammer drill is the best way!

[@marklepollo8546]

You are one funny guy Jimmy Barkles! As Andrew used to call you!

[@thinkreno]

Been a long time since I heard that one! 😂

[@marklepollo8546]

Think Reno know who this is??

[@thinkreno]

You bet, Doc

[@Crown149]

Thanks for the cool video. If I have laminate floors, should I still pull it up?

[@thinkreno]

If it were me I would, but I know others who have built on top of wood flooring and had success. Good luck!

[@meme2255]

Watched your part 2, watching this now.. my question is, can I do this OUTSIDE At the end of a covered porch we're going to have built? How would I begin the frame? Thank you! Looks amazing!

[@thinkreno]

It would just be done the same way but I’d use pressure treated lumber…

[@chappydon1]

Thx

[@Tonpride5]

Great vid! Even better closing remarks! 🤣 Quick question, are you anchoring your tv mount into studs or ply? If ply, did you use reinforcement?

[@thinkreno]

3/4” plywood is plenty strong enough to attach a single TV mount with bolts, but you can double up the ply if you like…

[@about2flip]

Did you do more video on how you finished it off. I have to do one of these for a client with shelves and cabinet.

[@thinkreno]

Yes, I did. The video called "Building a concrete fireplace the easy way"

[@Rupesh-ix8gv]

Great video! Question for you, I have a wood burning fireplace with a gas ignition. Do I have to remove this old fireplace or can I block the flue and build a frame like yours over it? I’m thinking of installing an electric linear fireplace. Would this be against code or anything ?

[@thinkreno]

I would get the gas disconnected by a professional, and then you’d be fine to build over the old fireplace. If you do that, I’d also consider putting some flashing across the top of your chimney to prevent animals/birds and water from entering

[@Rupesh-ix8gv]

@@thinkreno thanks for the info and the great videos!

[@georgematos9380]

Great video thank you! Your nook, is it 30 inches wide? How tall did you go, 24 inches?

[@thinkreno]

It was only 16”… but it all depends on the size of the mount. Buy that first, then you’ll know the dimensions you’ll need

[@richardcasmier6795]

Great build. One question, where are folks putting components to use with the tv? Gaming console, satellite box, and such?

[@thinkreno]

I just ran a couple of HDMI cables down behind the fireplace and out the side of the wall beside the fireplace. Put box and DVD player on an end table. Otherwise You could add a mantle under the tv where I installed the sound bar!

[@richardcasmier6795]

@@thinkreno Thanks for the reply.

[@robertboudreault]

I'm about to build something similar. In your opinion is it easier to build the wall the way you did or on the floor and then raise it?

[@thinkreno]

If you feel comfortable with all your measurements and have help to lift the wall then sure, you could always build it on the ground first. I’m almost always working by myself so it’s easier (and safer) for me to build in place...

[@wellazvambe4445]

hi, good clear instructions, looking to build my own. I am a beginer but am handy. question though, do you use any software to design your plans as you were showing on paper? if yes, which software do you use or can you recomend?

[@thinkreno]

I haven’t used any software myself. I just draw out to the dimensions I need with a pencil and paper. Although for my kitchen layout, I used IKEA’s design software off their website, even though I bought my kitchen elsewhere. Worked pretty well!

[@joseoropeza2625]

I would recommend SketchUp from Google, it’s free and fairly easy to learn. You also have the benefit of swing your build in 3D and can even add colors or material finishes.

[@fattrolls8094]

Would you ever create something like this is in a floating option? As in it’s not sitting on the floor but totally supported by the framing?

[@thinkreno]

Sure, you could if it were braced and framed properly

[@CMA1967]

Thank you for the inspiration, nice job. I’m a disabled homeowner who lives in an Atlanta-suburb north. Would you consider working here? Home built in 2007, cement subfloor, carpet. Existing gas (non-vented) fireplace-60” drywall left to right. Realizing logistics is difficult and costly, maybe this is still something you’d be interested in? Your measurements, insert etc., all would work for my application. My goal here is to replace the 65 inch TV with an 82 to 85 inch. Move from gas to electric while bringing in something more proportionate to the large TV. I’m thinking a hotel and however many days it takes. I have a two car garage in front, living area in back opens to outdoor living room in close proximity to working area. There are double doors 15 feet from the fireplace opening to large rough-sawn cedar pergola atop stamped concrete-work environment is ideal. If there’s an email address where I can answer any questions I am ready to go forward. If nothing more, my invitation/inquiry should flatter. We’ll done!

[@thinkreno]

Sorry Christopher, I live in western Canada, so I’m a bit out of range, but building this style of fireplace really isn’t very difficult for a tradesman or even a decent handyman. When I’ve needed it, I’ve found good guys to help me out just on Craigslist…

[@CMA1967]

@@thinkreno I know it James but I appreciate you getting back to me just the same. Thanks for the advice buddy

[@tanjason1976]

Is the plywood strong to hold the tv mount ? The lag screw the comes with the tv is 2 inch long.

[@thinkreno]

Yes, 3/4” plywood is more than strong enough. You can either buy shorter lag bolts or you can glue and screw a second layer of plywood if you want if thicker

[@jeffd8672]

I had a question, if i plan to do this but use a porcelian stone instead of plywood is there much difference?

[@thinkreno]

If you’re mounting any kind of tile or stone, I would still use cement board. The thinset will adhere to it better

[@EyeBDaMD]

Hi, was the original drywall edge supported or left floating?

[@thinkreno]

Supported 👍🏼

[@latashahall1743]

What screws or nails did you use to bolt down the stud to the concrete?

[@thinkreno]

I just used nails engineered for concrete. If you want to use regular nails you need to pre-drill the holes with a hammer drill.

[@robd4526]

Damn, WIFEY... this message is for you. appreciate your husband for the obvious pluses he brings and not look for annoying tidbits and you will make your life and family HAPPIER. hey "Think Reno" kudos to you for 1- being handy ... 2- do something about it .. 3- having courage and unselfish nature for you tube vids .... and 4- nice pic of your daughter & you

[@thinkreno]

Hey thanks! Appreciate the comment 👍🏼

[@melvincarter5596]

If i don't go all the way to ceiling can i just attach to wall studs ?

[@thinkreno]

As long as you’re anchored to studs you’re good.

[@MrEscobar0103]

Hello, what if the 2by4's that I got at Homedepot are not really square? Some are bowing a little.

[@thinkreno]

You can face the bow side out and use a belt sander or planer to remove the bow, or just go back to HD and pick up a few straight 2x4s

[@davecampbell1056]

how did you do the electrical work?

[@thinkreno]

I just spliced into a power supply line in the crawl space beneath the fireplace. I made a video about it called “wire splicing step by step”

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@ryoungblood6308]

I always get confused as to why tv support is needed if the tv is on a mount. The mount holds the weight of the tv by itself. Is it just for piece of mind? Just asking because I’m planning to start a tv wall project

[@thinkreno]

If the mount is not supported properly (ie. not screwed into wood or studs), and you just attach the TV mount to drywall with anchors, there’s a good possibility the weight of the TV will eventually rip the the mount right out of the wall.

[@tamy4v]

hey its there a part 2???

[@thinkreno]

Part 2 is “Building a concrete fireplace the east way”!

[@joshuasmith1215]

Is that mold on the insulation?!

[@thinkreno]

Not mould, just dust and other particles from outside caused by thermal bridging (air leak). Not dangerous, but if you spot black insulation you know there’s an air gap nearby that should be filled!

[@hickorydragon8114]

What kind of fireplace is it? What about clearances?

[@thinkreno]

It’s electric. No clearance needed!

[@iiCodyYT]

What does it mean for “depth”

[@thinkreno]

How far in towards the fireplace

[@melvincarter5596]

What size screws did u use to attach to the wall

[@thinkreno]

3” wood screws (#8)

[@melvincarter5596]

@@thinkreno thank u i have another question do fire place need to sit on joists below

[@melvincarter5596]

Will deck screws work

[@thinkreno]

Sure, if they’re long enough.

[@melvincarter5596]

How many screws can u put in one stud on the 1.5 side