DIY SHIPLAP FIREPLACE | WALL TRANSFORMATION

[@dfsdfjoidfnni1175]

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

[@salf6621]

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

[@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 ?

[@danib9845]

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

[@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!

[@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…

[@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 🇬🇧

[@ccmpursuit1]

The BEST tutorial video. Explanation is perfect

[@123mjenings]

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

[@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?

[@mihaelachiscovici]

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

[@locddenturedandblack5569]

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

[@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

[@mikewinn1484]

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

[@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!

[@jzm6403]

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

[@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..

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@brax0210]

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

[@siva29701]

Super fitting bro 👌

[@digitalali6550]

beautifull speechless...........

[@westwizard89]

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

[@amjr9999]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@Dtown36]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@BrittneyGonzales2426]

Wow so beautiful you guys did an amazing job

[@TheModernMann]

Thank you!! We love it

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@antoinettecrutchfield-brac3666]

This is amazing! Is the shiplap a specific kind of board or is it just 4x4 boards painted white? I'm wondering because you mounted the TV to it.

[@TheModernMann]

It’s just regular shiplap board and the TV is mounted to the anchor points in the back. We cut a hole through the shiplap to do this.

[@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 ?

[@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.

[@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

[@llw53one]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@LifewithRogina]

Awesome job. Sending this to my husband

[@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?

[@faisalchoudhury9111]

Great video...is the TV mount drilled into the anchors or into the studs?!? Building up the confidence to do this too.

[@TheModernMann]

Great question! I mounted it to the fireplace anchors 👌🏽

[@bpierrealix]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@JasonRuiz]

I scanned to the comments and couldn't tell if this was asked already but I'm sure it has been.. but how do you reach any of the chords or the outlets? or put devices? I think this is probably the best build I've seen for a TV wall on KZbin but I'm just trying figure out how to incorporate cord access mainly..

[@TheModernMann]

Great question Jason! I didn’t show it in the video and I regret not showing it lol but on the side I made a “hidden door” using this hardware: www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Touch-Push-Latch-Black/dp/B07DNJNDGV/ref=asc_df_B07DNJNDGV/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309763090755&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=545103260008789654&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033389&hvtargid=pla-573575520691&psc=1 I just push in on the side and the door opens. It’s easy to hide because the Shiplap naturally has horizontal lines so you don’t even know it’s there. Hope that helps? The door is only 2 feet by 1 foot

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@thesummitofcourse]

Great idea and it looks great

[@TheModernMann]

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

[@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.

[@jwill9877]

Great work but I'm still wondering where the fireplace is?

[@Originalrubebwoy]

great job man love it.

[@TheModernMann]

Thanks Daren! Glad you like it🙌🏼 lol

[@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

[@porfirio3820]

Next project for sure

[@enchantedears4511]

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

[@elizabethlavandera4693]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@pritchto83]

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

[@mikelowry1232]

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

[@ShellG.]

👏🏻 That came out BEAUTIFUL!!The black tile was an awesome addition! What(overall) width did you make your fireplace and what width fireplace insert did you go with?

[@Madjod]

Nice job 👍

[@paigeflinn1436]

This may be a dumb question but did you cut out a hole or something to access the outlet to plug the tv and fireplace in?

[@TheModernMann]

I did not…haha but ended up having to because I forgot that part! I made a side door out of the side shiplap to be able to access the outlet!

[@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! 🙂

[@alvarojimenez5705]

Great job 👏

[@NanettePatterson302]

Looks great!

[@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

[@SuperDranger]

thanks for making this so simple

[@tiffanysanchez9184]

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

[@TheModernMann]

Thank you! We love it

[@123italiano321]

Looks so cool! Only thing I am worried about is fire safety since its almost all wood.

[@mandywithers6008]

It's electric...no fire.

[@123italiano321]

@@mandywithers6008 I understand that but it still gets hot.

[@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?

[@SashaLiz]

It looks great. I was going to pay someone to do this for me but I’m sure I can do it myself. I just need the nailer. Question though, how would you add additional things to the outlet if you needed to add a firestick or cable receiver? Do you have to take part of it apart?

[@TheModernMann]

So I got lucky that there was an outlet right where my fireplace was going but some of you may not have an outlet there. If the outlet is on the inside of the fire place, which mine is, and I had to add something else that would be a permanent fixture, I would pull some of the side boards off, plug in a power strip and Velcro it somewhere inside and then you can plug 4-5 things up. Just be careful because the more items that you plug up. You are at risk of tripping the breaker

[@1966supersport]

The Modern Man actually you can’t it’s against code to have a plug in or a power strip enclosed like that.

[@mlewellen77]

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

[@TheModernMann]

That’s awesome!

[@haleyblain]

How much would you say the non-tool materials were/the lumber? We are working on picking out a fireplace insert and a mount but hope to get a starting point idea on cost of lumber! This is my birthday gift so we’re pinching pennies

[@nursejean7331]

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[@pretty95138]

Awesome...:) I plan to build the same..what did you use to cover the corners where the ship lap meets?? is that outside corner the v shaped lattice?

[@TheModernMann]

Correct! Here is what I used: www.homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-1-in-x-8-ft-Wood-Primed-Outside-Corner-Moulding-W9568PFJ/203579452?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&mtc=Shopping-B-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA&cm_mmc=Shopping-B-F_Brand-G-Multi-NA-Multi-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Catchall_PLA-71700000014585962-58700001236285396-92700010802552466&gclid=CjwKCAiAjeSABhAPEiwAqfxURUwwNF8Rrp8K78nywqJX3VwjPZsR5vo3quxCjbSXxrbcHr4TmqceiRoCUAoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@doblin3]

Awesome fireplace. How did your electric nail gun do?

[@TheModernMann]

Thanks! It was awesome! It held a long charge and had enough power to place the nails flush and recessed some!

[@almaskhan2716]

Great work! I am planning to build mine soon using your video as reference. What nail gun did you use?

[@davidcampos5844]

Looks great!! 👌

[@dwaynenero535]

One more thing, I noticed you put the TV bracket on the back wall with what looks like some kind of extension so you could mount the TV on the outside of the shiplap. How did that work for you? And where are your cable wires, DVD player and wires etc...?

[@TheModernMann]

So I used what I call a “scissor mount” which allows you to pull the TV out about a foot from the wall and I did that so the TV would be flush with the shiplap. So behind the TV there is a 6inch by 12inch hole so the mount can move around smoothly and for any cables to be run. I have a smart TV so I don’t have a cable box or DVD player but if I did, they sell covers that look like outlet covers but it’s for cables to run through. I would mount one behind the cable box or DVD player horizontally along the top of the mantle so the box would cover it but then you could run wires from there to your TV from the hole where the mount is. I hope that makes some since? Lol but it has been working beautiful for me.

[@dwaynenero535]

@@TheModernMann I understand, Thanks again. I will let you know how it works out. I start building it tomorrow.

[@xocaityperry]

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

[@courtneycoleman8157]

Can you tell me which electric fire place you ordered & from where? Thank you!

[@McShizzle85]

What kind of tv mount did you use? Does it pull out from the wall?

[@PALMUTTS]

Thanks for the video! Just finished ours! Used shiplap 👍🏾

[@TheModernMann]

Awesome! I hope it helped! We love how our turned out but we were so nervous because there wasn’t a video on KZbin on how to do a Shiplap fire place so we just kinda winged it

[@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?

[@Tania689]

Very helpful video, thanks for sharing.

[@nicholasanello8134]

How much shiplap did you use and how what Type or nails for the nail gun worked?

[@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 😊

[@rayettalambert5608]

Great video! Getting ready to start mine tomorrow. Question: I noticed you didn’t take out your baseboard. How did you do this without having to cut the shiplap or trim piece around it?

[@TheModernMann]

Good question! I bought the same trim size for the bottom of the fire place so I was able to hide gaps left by the baseboard!

[@MYPUNJABIFAVSONGS]

Great job

[@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

[@19david96]

question where did you find that mantle? we just bought our first home and were going to be building this almost exactly

[@TheModernMann]

Great question! We actually built it ourselves! I have a video on my channel showing how we built the mantle. Be sure to check it out!:)