DIY SHIPLAP FIREPLACE | WALL TRANSFORMATION

[@davepritchett]

Thanks for sharing, it looks great! I just did my first shiplap project in a bathroom. I think it looks a little cleaner if you start at the bottom and nail through the tongue which is then hidden by the groove on the next board above. No exposed nail holes them to fill in!

[@TheModernMann]

That's awesome! Great advice. We will have to try that on our next shiplap project!

[@dfsdfjoidfnni1175]

Heats my whole downstairs and my upstairs hallway with no problem. Thermostat works great...beautiful flame. Quiet and easy to install

[@PALMUTTS]

That’s amazing! I’ve searched high & low and this is the best video tutorial that can be replicated!!! My next weekend warrior project!

[@123mjenings]

I learn a lot off y'all guts lady's DIY.ty

[@SuperChunk51]

Your video inspired me to have a go at this and 3 days in I just have to fit the ply board front to my 6ft Media wall 65” 8k Qled Samsung TV ,50 “ Led fire Great video To anyone thinking they can’t do this A stud finder ,a decent Mitre saw ,jigsaw 200 Screws And some 2X 4 and 1x6 Thanks again for giving me the inspiration to attempt this I’m so happy with the results 🇬🇧

[@SpringfieldMa]

Took longer than expected because I was waiting on electric fireplace delivery. but, I copied this exactly and now 3 weeks in and I'm finally finished.

[@TheModernMann]

That's awesome! I'm glad you finally finished and that this video was helpful to you!

[@OGCJ10]

Do you have a video of it ?

[@mikewinn1484]

Love the hair cut and neck trim. Looks much better. Fireplace looks nice.

[@flicndills123]

Best breakdown of how to built recessed fireplace/tv wall thus far 👍🏾

[@gingereads4732]

Dj Jarvis I agree! I’ve been searching tutorials and this one just clicked for me!

[@mihaelachiscovici]

Yo, this thing is amazing!!! Super cute, easy to install and it adds a fancy touch to my bedroom. Perfect condition! No regrets!

[@alingram88]

You are the first guy I have seen do the supports on the wall and thats a great idea. My 100 year old has doesnt have a square, level, or plumb piece so this is going to make creating my mantle and making sure it looks good so much easier

[@ccmpursuit1]

The BEST tutorial video. Explanation is perfect

[@salf6621]

Nice job!!! So proud of you and your lovely wife!

[@locddenturedandblack5569]

Such an easy to follow tutorial. When you came back in frame without your glass I didn’t recognize you.

[@jf9194]

Great video, thanks for posting! Maybe I missed it, but what did you do to be able to access your outlets on the wall behind the mantel?

[@TheModernMann]

I ended up adding later. I added a little access door on the side closest to the outlet!

[@KristaCoen95]

We plan on doing something similar and already have the fireplace insert. However one thing to note is when running the electric fireplace it gets fairly warm on the top. We plan on putting cement board between the top of the fireplace insert and the wood to avoid any potential hazards! This looks great!

[@BrittneyGonzales2426]

Wow so beautiful you guys did an amazing job

[@TheModernMann]

Thank you!! We love it

[@Peachy08]

Oh wait till my husband gets home! He hates it when I watch stuff like this...lol. Looks fabulous and I think this will be on our to do list!

[@TheModernMann]

Haha well I’m glad our project could make it on your list! And I hope this video will help you along!

[@danib9845]

Looks great, but where will you put and plug in your tv modem, sound bar, etc?

[@ericpaz2854]

Nice job! But PLEASE for the love of god, when using a framing nailer or nailer of any type never hold the surface of what your directly nailing into. When you held it with two hands and she nailed it all I thought was a nail about to split the wood in the wrong direction and nail your finger.

[@darrenmurphy913]

Thanks I'm going to try this soon,and your design and approach is very accessible, I think I might pull it off :) best wishes from Ireland

[@stevewhelan3770]

Looks amazing, great job. Ship lap is usually installed from the bottom upwards allowing you to nail the lip and hide all the nail holes...

[@TheModernMann]

Yes! Sadly this was my first shiplap experience and I realized that after doing it. Good tip though for others!

[@j.acencc6273]

Perfect video. Im a painter... minor finish carpentry... needed this for a job I have to do. 👌

[@TheModernMann]

Yeah I was just learning new things as I went! Lol

[@brax0210]

Not a big DIY home renovation person but me amd my wife will be trying this I promise super easy very for looking

[@ponchimunchy7444]

This was fun to watch and it turned out great! The only tip would be - if you wish to take it - is the camera was moving so much, at one point I just had to take a break. Just a bit more stillness would be perfect. Beautiful fireplace!

[@TheModernMann]

I took your advice and now we have 3 tripods lol I really love constructive criticism so thank you for that! And I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@tirumalakrishnaragi1899]

That looks beautiful! What trim did you use for edging the corners?

[@TheModernMann]

This is the one! rstyle.me/cz-n/e64gvhchu97 90 degree corner trim.

[@أبوحسن-ت7ق7ه]

Thank you for showing how to do it, 1 question though did you just mount your tv on shiplap is it strong enough to hold the tv's weight?

[@frzspillz]

It looks very nice but can the fireplace and t.v be lower? And how close can the TV be to the fireplace?

[@kingsgame1916]

Great how to tutorial. Also your finish fireplace looks awesome. I sure would have liked to seeing you install your mantle. Maybe you can do another tutorial and make an example on how to put the mantle up. Thank you for your help.

[@TheModernMann]

Will do! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ataylor7682]

Out of all the videos I watched this has to be the best one. Very educational. Now I have confidence to do my own. Thanks.

[@gregbowe3203]

Did you ever do your own?

[@GardnersGarage]

Look great! Thumbs up. It’s always nice to be able to do things yourself and not have to pay someone! Good job!

[@TheModernMann]

Thank you!

[@dwaynenero535]

Thanks for posting your video on this fireplace job. I am about to start the same project for someone else and it's actually the same size too. 6x8. Your tips will help me make this project a success. Thanks

[@TheModernMann]

Please let me know how your project works out! I was nervous the whole time I was building mine

[@dwaynenero535]

@@TheModernMann just wanted to say that my fireplace build came out beautifully thanks to you ( I wish I could send you pix) My outside frame was great and I assembled my inside frame first in place using very good clamps to see everything in place and then as you suggested reassembled it and attached it while laying it on the floor. Everything came out great re-attaching it to the main frame and then adding all the shiplap. The only difference was the fireplace I used, was an electric one that I inserted about 14 inches from the floor. After completing the job and as I said it came out very nice and complete, I do have a strange question, once the shiplap and trim are all nailed in and everything is painted, what happens if access is needed to the plug or if you need to change the TV or anything like that, isn't it kind of impossible since everything is closed off? In my case the people I built this for didn't have an outlet inside the area of this build but just outside the box on both sides, so we had a surge protector put inside the built box on the wall to power the TV & Fireplace and run the cord out of a small hole on the side and bottom of the shiplap, but either way, how can access be gained if needed without taking apart the wall? I thought about this afterwards when I was back home and it filled me with anxiety and nervousness, so I am wondering when my customers will call me asking this question, especially when they need to paint it and may want or need to remove the TV temporarily to do so. Sorry for the long message but was wondering if you thought about that as well. Thanks for your input, and if you would like to see pix of my build just let me know. Thanks again. D.

[@mikrettop2851]

This is nice!! Can u get into the back to the elect outlet? Or did u add a secret door? Wandering in case i want to add equipment or have a elect prob.

[@siva29701]

Super fitting bro 👌

[@westwizard89]

When you put the beams across the wall as anchors did you screw them into studs only or into studs and the wall?

[@macristo33]

Very cool video and great work! I am very impressed! I am going to hire a carpenter to do this for me. I have an important question-I am kind of paranoid about fire prevention-in other words, I constantly unplug my electric heater whenever I turn it off. So when I get one of these, can you unplug the fireplace whenever you don’t use it? It looks like you can pop the fireplace out easily…

[@randomosityronnie]

Great idea and it looks great

[@TheModernMann]

Thank you! I was nervous it wouldn’t turn out great but we love it!

[@fnaticmedia]

Hi, what a great description video which inspired me also to go ahead and do it for my new house. Could you please share the dimensions (especially the depth) of the extension you have to make to the wall. Thanks again

[@llw53one]

Awesome video, great work I will be using your tips!

[@davidandrews8007]

Wrought iron is a good colour. Shiplap is good if a electric fireplace is installed. The fireplace is shallow and less heat. Great to keep on flame continuously without the heat.

[@oldskoolwayy]

Looks good..but he has that gap at the ceiling where he didn't scribe or does he need that gap for air circulation..

[@MrLuisguillen]

You are Brilliant!!! I’m your new fan!

[@TheModernMann]

Thank you! Lol I didn’t know what to expect when I was building it lol

[@tiffanysanchez9184]

That looks awesome you and your lovely assistant did an amazing job. 🙂

[@TheModernMann]

Thank you! We love it

[@yankeesfan2726]

any concerns with weight on the wall? or does the floor take most of the weight? thanks

[@brickbrouwer9011]

This is exactly what we’re looking to do to our fireplace! Can you tell me what you used for your shiplap? Any pics of it painted?

[@TheModernMann]

We used white shiplap from Home Depot in a 5.5 width. We then used Sherwin Williams Extra White as a final topcoat!

[@brickbrouwer9011]

@@TheModernMann thank you!

[@tirumalakrishnaragi1899]

Did you paint them before installing?

[@dwoodygura]

We have a small home that needs a focal point in the living room. I like the proportions on this built. What are the dimensions of the "box frame?" How far does it come out from the wall? Nice work.

[@Originalrubebwoy]

great job man love it.

[@TheModernMann]

Thanks Daren! Glad you like it🙌🏼 lol

[@LifewithRogina]

Awesome job. Sending this to my husband

[@eglantinafemmininefitrah]

Wow you guys are so inspiring in the way you work together and build up the foundation of the house in and out but respectively you’re relationship grows stronger as well

[@celia5854]

Very well done! It turned out so nice!

[@TheModernMann]

Thank you! We love it

[@HunnersDesigns]

Hey there! We completed our diy fireplace makeover and it was a SUCCESS! I just wanted to say thank you for this video because it gave me so much confidence to work on ours. Thank you!!

[@TheModernMann]

You’re welcome! Awesome! Just checked your out and it looks great!

[@brookelapham6306]

I look forward to creating something similar! If I can make it look at least half as great as your guys’ I’d be happy! New with power tools and such lol great job!

[@bpierrealix]

good job ! how many wood / stud you bought, used? thank you

[@jzm6403]

Looks great but one question. Looks like laminate flooring. In the event that needs changing, now what?

[@CapitalNoise]

Really awesome, and helpful video. I am thinking about doing something similar, but I am wondering what your process would be if you have to reach the outlet or unplug the tv at a later date? Is there like an access panel?

[@TheModernMann]

Yes! Create an access panel on the side. I forgot this, but went back and added one later. You can add one that clicks in and out of place.

[@isaacvasquez2]

Thank you for the inspiration, installed mine with your video. It really helped and stream lined the build. I got it done in a day and half. With first half day being prep work and getting the supplies!

[@TheModernMann]

Isaac, awesome! I’m glad my video helped! And isn’t it a super fun project? And not as difficult as it may seem?

[@amjr9999]

Loved it. What's the make of the fireplace? Looks great and the size is perfect for my Living Room. Thanks.

[@SuperDranger]

thanks for making this so simple

[@mlewellen77]

Thanks to your guys ! I did this with my house! Turned out great

[@TheModernMann]

That’s awesome!

[@stinehansen191]

Great Job! Do you know if i can build cabiets over the electric fireplace? Like is safe? I am never going to have the heat ON. IT is more for estetics.

[@bblack340]

Wow, turned out so nice.

[@superultramegamaga4021]

DOPE AF!! question though, how much heat does it actually give off?.. and for a ventless gas fireplace, would all the same material be ok?.. or would it catch fire?..

[@TheModernMann]

Ours puts out a good amount of heat! But for your gas question, I don’t want to give you a wrong answer that could lead to something catching fire or someone getting hurt so I’m just going to suggest asking the company who makes the gas fire place insert

[@supermanbeatsthor]

We are near complete with our fireplace mainly inspired by you and it’s coming out Fantastic what did you use for the corners or edging

[@Dtown36]

Hey Kyle! What kind of fireplace did you use? How has it held up since install?

[@enchantedears4511]

Looking to do this similar fireplace build out. How did you end up mounting the tv?

[@tracywheeler1227]

You did a beautiful job !!

[@mikelowry1232]

Hey just wondering what you used on the corners of the ship lap

[@tyreante]

Yo bro, awesome job! You made it look so easy

[@asiarose2325]

May I get a list of supplies and measurements? Thank you

[@goliathonscave9834]

Beautiful build! One issue I have with the tv/fireplace combo is that the tv is often too high for comfortable viewing. It's something I take note of because I'm a spine doctor. If you start getting headaches or a sore neck or just an uncomfortable feeling after a period of watching that tv, it's because the height of it is forcing you to arch your neck too much. The solution is to lower your tv. For my house, the center height of the tv's is less than 2 feet above eye level (while sitting). Unfortunately, that can mess with design plans when you have a tall fireplace below the tv.

[@TheModernMann]

Yeah that’s what a few people have commented on however, we haven’t had any problems! We have a reclining couch so it works really nicely! We can recline to the perfect amount while we are watching a movie and our neck doesn’t have to arch! But I’m the future if I ever mount a tv in another house, that’s something I’ll consider!

[@jdrewkelly]

We bought a MantleMount TV mount. It allows you to bring the TV out and down using pneumatic pumps.

[@barbkelly3524]

Great job the only thing I would have done differently is to recess the tv like the fire. Other than that looks great.

[@davidcampos5844]

Looks great!! 👌

[@pritchto83]

So my electric fireplace is about 9 inches deep, what should my measurements be for the boards etc?

[@jackarentphotography9822]

It looks great! Thanks for posting the video.

[@TheModernMann]

Thanks Jack! And of course! I’ll be posting our back yard fence build sometime this week. It’s another first time build for me so I’m hoping to get some advice out of it from you guys

[@Kay-dx8vm]

That looks beautiful. I am going to do this to my house too. One question, did you lay the tiles directly onto the boards? I noticed that that was not hardy board or anything like that. Thanks

[@TheModernMann]

Sorry, late reply but yes, I used construction adhesive on the tiles to stick to the board behind it.

[@christinastaats7594]

Same

[@yasminejohnson8038]

@@TheModernMann yea my guy you hella late 😭😂but another question can you like move it with you if you move to a different residence

[@jessrivera2520]

Can you please give me the dimensions to the fireplace insert? I know you gave us the link but there are four different sizes & I'm unsure to which one I should order... Thank you 😊

[@angelaceves782]

Great video boss! I’m starting this project this coming weekend. What is te exact measurements of that fire place?

[@TheModernMann]

Thanks! 6ft 2 in wide, 7 ft 7.5 inch heigh and 1 ft deep.

[@angelaceves782]

Thank you for the response!

[@angelaceves782]

Another question what type of back board did you use to put the tiles on?

[@jragnes]

Looks awesome!

[@porfirio3820]

Next project for sure

[@priscomatro2490]

Whats the title of your background music? As of now were also finishing up our framework . Thanks for the wonderful ideas you gave us.

[@LilPinkChristmasMama]

Incredible! Love it! Looks amazing!

[@cmiller88581]

If you do a lot of diy home improvements around your house you should really think about investing in a line laser. A level and plumb laser. So helpful.

[@TheModernMann]

That’s on my Christmas wish list! Lol

[@tonyionadi7768]

We’ve been lookin for some kind of mantle insert for quite a while now , but this is exactly right for us. My one question is , how did you cover the nails or does the trim cover it ?

[@stevenrichardson7882]

Just doing a similar project myself but I decided to put the tv into a slightly oversize recess similar to your fire. Neat job though 👍

[@TheModernMann]

Oh awesome! How is it holding up for you Steven?

[@elizabethlavandera4693]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@envyivinfusions]

Looks great! What are the dimensions?

[@TheModernMann]

Thankyou!🙂 6’ wide by 1’ deep!

[@Georgeberti]

Nice job, it looks great!

[@jess_casita]

Great job!!

[@andretti-lovezsazsa8066]

This is awesome ., 👍 👍👍👍👍 do you have a list of step by step so I can print and follow, cause I would like too do this in our living room.. thanks

[@alvarojimenez5705]

Great job 👏

[@ianbrown704]

Great vlog and easy to follow, doing mine this weekend so thanks for this. cheers

[@neuroticgypsy]

I like what you did, can you tell me the brand of the fake fireplace

[@TheModernMann]

Thanks! I put the link in the description but here it is again: amzn.to/2XftwVv I love this fireplace because it puts out heat too! So you get the visual and feeling effects of a fire

[@tri-starballpythons3422]

Looks AMAZING!!! do you know the model of this fireplace? There are so many on the market, but this one looks like the perfect size. Thank you

[@sogosmile4624]

Need a list of supplies we would love to do this.

[@margaretgomez8643]

Yes!!! I would love a list of supplies

[@BlendedBarbieDoll]

Me too!!!

[@Natasha-fn7te]

Totally agree!!

[@TT-nh2od]

He talks about everything in the video. I’m gonna try this next month.

[@jlara01]

1x6x8 nickel gap ship lap 1x8x8 2x4

[@spazmat123]

This is exactly what I want to do! So glad I found your video. Great job!!

[@TheModernMann]

Thank you! I hope it provides some sort of help! It was my first time doing anything like this so I was nervous the whole time 😂

[@xocaityperry]

Can you explain how you did the electrical part to be able to plug the TV in without wires showing?

[@fabiannino4106]

Great job, I will be starting my similar project tomorrow can't wait

[@SpringfieldMa]

Fabian Nino same!

[@TheModernMann]

Fabian Nino and Manny Class please let me know how you projects go!

[@fabiannino4106]

Took 2 weeks to complete but it turned out even better than I expected!

[@SpringfieldMa]

Will report back to you. Just picked up wood at lowes

[@TheModernMann]

Awesome work Fabian!

[@jennaurso7450]

Hi Connor! This looks amazing - what is the trim you used? Your materials list was helpful but I wish you continued the tutorial especially with the wooden shelf!

[@TheModernMann]

Thanks Jenna! Here is a link to the trim I used: www.homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-1-in-x-8-ft-Wood-Primed-Outside-Corner-Moulding-W9568PFJ/203579452 And I have a video on my channel on how I built the wooden mantle! 🙂

[@Madjod]

Nice job 👍

[@Rarjona74]

Nice .. now shelves in each side 🥰

[@PB_and_Jenny]

I think I missed it in the video...what did you use for the corners to cover the ends of the shiplap? Interested in building this project but just curious what you used. Thanks!

[@TheModernMann]

It’s a 90° trim! I’ve attached the link. I got it from Home Depot www.homedepot.com/p/Finished-Elegance-205-1-in-x-1-in-x-96-in-FEMDF-Outside-Moulding-10005665/207043278?mtc=Shopping-VF-F_Vendor-G-D30-30_20_MOULDINGS-Finished_Elegance-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-MOULDINGS_FinishedEleganceMoulding&cm_mmc=Shopping-VF-F_Vendor-G-D30-30_20_MOULDINGS-Finished_Elegance-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-MOULDINGS_FinishedEleganceMoulding-71700000033149556-58700003867183965-92700031090175119&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk7TuBRDQARIsAMRrfUahYU3ltbGboJCaxLV8OwLiu6SikKRgsFnBMETU1jJJVr6iQ0llTSAaAtNkEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@NeilNatic]

@@TheModernMann was wondering the same thing. Thanks for the link!