False fireplace from an old sideboard. How to make a decorative false fireplace Fireplace from a cabinet with your own hands

Once upon a time there was a polished sideboard. He faithfully served his masters since the 70s of the last century - he stored sets and crystal. The owner carefully wiped the dust off it, trying not to scratch it. But as the years went by, she appeared in the house New furniture and the sideboard was no longer needed.

But it’s not our rule to throw anything away! We decided to make a fireplace out of the sideboard!
They took the top, mirror part, took out the glass and the glass shelf, and put it on its side.

Screwed two bars...

And two pieces of plywood on top and bottom, strengthening them with bars too, so that the fireplace has “thickness”

They cut out a “blower” in the door with a jigsaw - here, as in a real fireplace, firewood will be stored.

The fireplace also needs a mantelpiece and a pedestal on which it will stand. Here we have fitted two headboards from the bed. All that remains is to unscrew the legs.

In fact, the body of the fireplace is ready - all that remains is to decorate

We bought polystyrene “stucco” - cornice, plinth. Bought plastic panels under the brick. We bought a light for the fireplace - LED strip. It all took about a thousand rubles. We lightly sanded and scratched the polish, puttyed it where necessary, and painted it with white acrylic paint. They glued “bricks” and “stucco”.

Designed a portal

We did the electrical work.

They poured shells into the fireplace that had once been brought from the sea.

We put up Ikea candles. The fireplace is ready!

The desire for comfort and coziness is inherent in each of us. Warm hearth and home- these are not empty words. What could be better than spending evenings by the fireplace watching the flames? Owners of private houses can afford a real fireplace, but for residents of city apartments this, unfortunately, is an unaffordable luxury. But for real masters nothing is impossible, and today we will tell you how to make a false fireplace in an apartment.

What is a false fireplace and why is it needed?

In a city apartment, conditions will not allow you to install a regular fireplace. The lack of chimneys and floors not designed for such loads are the main obstacles to obtaining permission to build such a structure. False fireplaces come to the rescue, which you can easily assemble yourself without any special skills. construction work.

Of course, you can buy an electric fireplace - such devices are now common, and their installation will not take much time and effort. But the creation of a fireplace with my own hands- Very exciting activity, it gives free rein to imagination, allows you to create an exclusive thing. In addition, an open fire in an apartment is not necessary (and you are unlikely to be allowed to do so), and a false fireplace will serve as a multifunctional decoration.

Note! Although you won't light a fire in a false fireplace, still don't put flammable things underneath. Especially if the structure covers heating radiators or you plan to place electrical appliances in the firebox.

False fireplace looks like a real one

U artificial fireplaces there are such advantages:

• cheap - you only need money for materials;
• availability of materials necessary for the manufacture of the structure;
• the ability to change the decor at any time according to your mood;
• use of inexpensive, but original and beautiful materials in decoration.

False fireplaces are divided into 3 groups:

1. Reliable artificial fireplaces completely imitate real ones, respecting both dimensions and design principles. Inside the firebox you can install a bio-fireplace burner, which will provide an almost exact effect of a burning hearth. Quite an expensive option, but it looks the most plausible.
2. Conventional false fireplaces have a portal protruding from the wall. They can be decorated according to your taste and desire. The combustion hole is usually filled with firewood or candles are placed there.
3. Symbolic ones can be made from any materials. Their peculiarity is that they are not at all like an ordinary fireplace. It could even be a drawing made on the wall with some decorative elements.

Manufacturing options

For the manufacture of artificial fireplaces, the most simple materials, which can always be found not only in the store, but also at home:

• drywall;
• plywood;
• Styrofoam;
• cardboard;
• tree;
• brick;
• polyurethane.

You can make such a structure even from old furniture, which has already served its purpose, but it’s a pity to throw it away.

This is the simplest and fast way. You only need to buy a polyurethane portal for the fireplace. The most difficult thing in this task will be choosing the style and size suitable for the room, and everything else will take you a minimum of time and effort.

If you want to install an electric fireplace, take into account its installation and dimensions, method of connection to the electrical network and quality of ventilation.

The lightweight body of the false fireplace made of polyurethane will save you from many installation hassles

You will need:

• polyurethane portal for the fireplace;
• contact glue;
• putty;
• materials for finishing the firebox (for example, decorative brick).

Now we’ll tell you step by step how to install such a fireplace.

1. The best place to install such a fireplace is one of the side walls of the room. The structure should not clutter the room or interfere with passage.
2. If you decide to place an electric fireplace or decorative electric lighting inside the portal, take care of the wiring and socket first.
3. Make the firebox frame from profiles or wooden blocks, and the walls from plywood or plasterboard.
4. Install the portal, carefully secure it with contact glue. Carefully fill the gaps between the portal and the firebox with finishing putty.
5. Finish the firebox in the style you choose, or install an electric fireplace. If desired, you can install a mantel made of artificial stone or wood.

Such portals are made not only from polyurethane, but also from wood. They are much more expensive, but among them you can find real masterpieces, additionally equipped, for example, with a built-in bar.

Plywood construction

This idea is useful if you need to hide some defect in the room, for example, an old heating radiator, the replacement of which will not be cheap. A false fireplace will come in handy here.

The need to cover up an old heating radiator is an excellent opportunity to install a false fireplace

Carry out calculations and make a drawing of the future structure. This will help you avoid wasting extra money and time.

Drawing of a standard fireplace

Note! When you develop a drawing, refer to ready-made options stone fireplaces. Based on them, you can easily design your false fireplace.

First of all, install the frame directly in place. Suitable for him wooden blocks.

Frame made of bars for a false fireplace

Next, cover the frame with plywood. Fireplace design and appearance can be adjusted during operation. For example, you can add a podium to the portal. There is a heating battery inside the structure, so it is better to assemble the frame with screws: nails in conditions high temperature do not guarantee a tight fit of plywood to the bars in the future.

Frame covered with plasterboard

By back wall attach a firebox that imitates a fireplace to the block. Cover all surfaces visible from the outside with self-adhesive film.

Install the firebox and cover it with film

Cover the corners of the portal with a wooden layout, and cover it with film of the same color.

The corners of the portal need to be closed and also covered with film.

This design is easily removable (it is not attached to the wall at this stage), and you can easily access the radiator. The firebox needs to be decorated with something, so you can put a metal mesh tray on the radiator.

A metal mesh tray that will become the bottom of the firebox

You will fill it with pebbles, firewood or other decorative elements.

Fill the metal mesh with pebbles or other filler.

You can order a fireplace grate or make it yourself. For this you will need a copper profile. If this is not available, aluminum wire inserted into a vinyl chloride tube and painted with gold paint will do. This grille is attached to the fireplace body copper wire in 4 places.

Metal grating diagram

The pipes that go to the battery can be covered with an extension of the podium.

Cover the heating pipes with a podium

So that useful space does not go to waste, create a bar under the fireplace mantel.

Using extra space

As a result, you will get a fireplace like this, almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

Ready-made false fireplace

New life for old furniture

This is the most a budget option. You probably have an old wardrobe or sideboard. Don’t rush to throw away this piece of furniture: on its basis you can easily make an excellent imitation of a fireplace with lighting.

you will need:

• plywood sheets;
• wood sander;
• jigsaw;
• screwdriver;
• acrylic paint;
• putty;
• LED Strip Light;
• stucco, decorative elements, gypsum finishing stone;
• surfaces.

1. Remove the doors from the old sideboard and remove the lower cabinet. The top section will remain, place it on its side.

   Preparing an old sideboard for use

2. Screw two beams in front.

   Screw 2 beams

3. Attach two sheets of plywood to the bars at the top and bottom. This will give the fireplace the required thickness.

   Secure the plywood sheets

4. Cut a hole in the door of the side cabinet (which is now located at the bottom) for the “blower”. Here you can store firewood, just like in a real fireplace.

   Cut out a hole for the “blower”

5. Your raised fireplace will need a pedestal and mantel. They can be used as two headboards from an old bed. Don't forget to unscrew their legs.

   The headboards of the bed will serve as a pedestal and mantelpiece.

6. The design is ready, now we need to start finishing works. Sand the polished surfaces to roughen them. Prime the walls; after they dry, putty and level the surface. Dry the putty and sand down any uneven surfaces. Paint the body acrylic paint, trim the corners with bricks or artificial stone. Glue on decorative elements and install a mantelpiece.

   Finishing a false fireplace from old furniture

7. Decorate the firebox. Glue LED strip around the perimeter. Red or yellow will do - they will perfectly imitate a smoldering fire. Place shells, pebbles or sand at the bottom.

   Decorate the firebox: glue in an LED strip, add pebbles, shells or sand to the bottom

As a result, you will have this gorgeous vintage-style fireplace.

Ready-made false fireplace from an old sideboard

Imitation of a fireplace made of plasterboard

This time we will consider the option corner false fireplace from plasterboard. This task will be more difficult than the previous ones. Why a corner fireplace? Because in a small apartment, the corner is the freest place, which is ideal for installing such a structure.

Corner false fireplace made of plasterboard

So, you will need the following materials:

• metal profile - 13 pcs;
• moisture-resistant plasterboard 9.5 mm - 3 sheets;
• tiles - 5 m;
• self-tapping screws - 200 pcs;
• tile grout;
• LED Strip Light;
• decorative lattice.

1. Calculate the dimensions. Please note: if you need to close the battery, you need to do it in such a way that it can be easily reached. For possible emergency situations It is better to run the battery through the lower opening.

   Approximate diagram of a corner fireplace

2. After the calculations have been made and the fireplace diagram has been drawn up, begin installing the frame. A ceiling profile is suitable for it, and it is also cheaper.
3. Immediately make electrical wiring for the lighting. As you can see in the first photo, in our case there are three output points: two on the facade and one above the shelf. An LED strip is used as illumination.
4. The combustion hole can be made with double walls. Non-flammable insulation will be laid between them.

   Finishing a false fireplace with decorative tiles

5. For decorative finishing, you can use stone-like tiles. It is made of plaster, so it is not suitable for work surfaces.

This fireplace takes up approximately 1.6 square meters. You can place a small electric fireplace or a small alcohol burner inside the firebox.

Finishing

It is very important that the fireplace fits harmoniously into the interior of the room. You should carefully choose the style and color. But also decorative finishing should please the eye and create comfort.

How to simulate fire in a fireplace? Above, we offered options with LED strip, which provides illumination with a burning effect. But progress does not stand still, and an electronic photo frame can serve you well. It is a liquid crystal display that is designed to display pictures. You need a model that can play animated files, such as GIFs. Upload an image of a burning fire to your photo frame and enjoy!

• Many owners of false fireplaces love to decorate niches with candles of different heights. It looks beautiful, stylish, and gives a real live fire.
• An excellent choice would be to install a mirror deep in the combustion chamber, on the wall. The mirror will multiply the reflections from candles or electric lighting and add mystery to the fireplace.
• Artificial stone will help you achieve the effect of an expensive finish. It is available in a variety of color and texture options. Tiles, bas-reliefs and decorative tiles will give expressive individuality to the structure. But don’t overdo it: excessive pomp may be out of place in your interior.
• Doors for false fireplaces will probably be superfluous, but if you decide to install them, make them from plexiglass. They can be transparent or tinted, but they simply must allow light and glare of the “fire” to pass through.
• It is better to decorate the firebox of an imitation fireplace with a forged metal grate. It can be bought or ordered from the workshop.

Photo gallery of artificial fireplaces

An original and laconic option - a simple niche with candles

Video: how to make a false fireplace from plasterboard with your own hands

As you can see, building a fireplace at home yourself is not at all difficult, and it’s also cheap, especially if it’s just an imitation. Accuracy, attention, the desire to do something original and creative imagination - that’s all you need to enjoy comfort, like the heroes of classic films. Share with us your experience in implementing such ideas, or ask any questions you have on this topic. Easy work for you and comfort for your home!

Without a doubt, a beautifully designed fireplace portal fits perfectly into any living room interior. And it doesn’t matter that this is a hoax, because not every owner of a private house, not to mention apartment residents, is able to build a real wood-burning fireplace with a chimney. But anyone can make a false fireplace with their own hands, and how to do it correctly - read in our material.

What to make an artificial fireplace from

The first thing that comes to mind is to put together a fake portal and a brick firebox to achieve maximum similarity to the original. The idea is not very good, because such a building will cost a pretty penny and, in addition, will load the ceiling. Imitation of brickwork can be realized in other, cheaper ways, for example, by assembling wooden frame, sheathe and then cover with tiles under any artificial stone. But first things first.

The production of a pseudo-focus occurs in 2 stages - assembly of the main structure and lining. To make a portal, home craftsmen most often use the following materials:

• plasterboard sheets on a metal or wood frame;
• Laminated and regular chipboard;
• plywood, fiberboard;
• polystyrene foam, extruded polystyrene foam.

Reference. A fake fireplace for the New Year holidays can even be built from cardboard. How to make a similar fireplace from cardboard boxes, is told in.

Foam false fireplace with decor made of polyurethane elements

A fireplace portal assembled from plasterboard is the most popular design. It allows the use of various types of cladding - wallpaper, polyurethane stucco, tiles and decorative plaster. There are quite a lot of design options for such homemade products. It is much more difficult to cover a false fireplace made of plywood or chipboard with tiles, but polymer materials are afraid mechanical damage(for example, from cat claws).

Selecting a design and creating a drawing

If you decide to make an imitation of a classic English or other fireplace yourself, then first determine its place. The choice of one of two existing designs depends on this:

• wall;
• corner

The first type of artificial portal is placed near a free section of the wall, usually in the living room. Often it is placed in the middle of the room, and a suspended plasma is mounted on top. If the mantelpiece rests on metal frame, then you can place desktop TV models on it, as shown in the photo.

Reference. Sometimes, with the help of false fireplaces, it is possible to solve 2 issues at once - decorate the room and hide the old, terrible-looking heating radiator, which is what was done in the photo:

Corner versions save space and fit well into various rooms - a living room, a bedroom and even a nursery. Building such a layout is somewhat more difficult, but the result is impressive.

After choosing a location and design, decide on the size of the portal and its niche, simulating a firebox. The width and height of the recess for the hearth should look proportional to the external dimensions of the product, which you assign arbitrarily. As an example, we suggest taking a drawing of a decorative fireplace with an arched vault; you can use it to create your own sketch.

Dimensions corner design are also accepted arbitrarily, excluding situations when it is necessary to build an electric fireplace with an imitation flame inside the portal. Then design the size of the firebox according to its dimensions, as is done below in the drawing. Also take care of connecting electricity to the future false fireplace and install an outlet.

How to make a false fireplace from plasterboard

To make a simple fireplace portal from gypsum board you will need the following materials:

• galvanized UD and CD profiles or wooden beams;
• plasterboard sheets;
• countertop plate;
• fasteners - dowel-nails and self-tapping screws 16 mm long.

Installation steel profiles according to markings

Advice. When installing an electric fireplace, it is better to cover the opening simulating a firebox with plasterboard of the GKLO brand (fire-resistant, painted pink).

Assembling a frame from profiles

First, mark the wall and cut the materials into blanks. To do this, draw the outline of the future portal on the wall with a pencil, using building level to determine vertical and horizontal. Then work according to the following step-by-step instructions:

1. Cut the UD profiles to size and attach them to the wall with dowels, as shown in the photo. Install the racks and horizontal jumpers, fastening them together with self-tapping screws.
2. Assemble a frame with a step from CD profiles and screw it to the floor. The arched arch of the hearth is formed from a lath, which must be trimmed and carefully bent, and then secured to the frame.
3. Sheathe the frame with gypsum plasterboard sheets on self-tapping screws, the heads of which should be recessed into the drywall. For an electric fireplace, provide air openings on the sides and a hole for wiring.
4. Install the tabletop and screw it to the frame.

Covering the frame with plasterboard sheets

Note. Internal lining The arched vault is made in segments from strips of plasterboard. Their ends should be hidden behind the front panel.

After assembly, all that remains is to veneer your decorative fireplace, made with your own hands. The most popular finishing option is imitation natural stone and brick with tiles. If you don’t want to buy it, then cut foam bricks and cover the portal, and paint the top with acrylic composition. Another common method is pasting fake columns and polyurethane stucco. Detailed description The installation of a plasterboard false fireplace is shown in the video:

The procedure for assembling a corner structure does not differ from the wall structure, only the frame is formed differently - the joining of the profiles is carried out under acute angle, as can be seen in the photo. The second point is the triangular shape of the top shelf, otherwise there is no difference.

Corner pseudo-fireplace frame

Fireplace from an old chest of drawers

A false fireplace can also be made from old furniture made from chipboard. Let's look at an example of a sideboard with a built-in mirror that will serve as a decorative element. The height of the structure is not a hindrance; after modification, it will resemble an outdoor stove with a shelf for storing firewood located at the bottom of the firebox.

We turn the old sideboard into a large pseudo-fireplace

Now about the order of work step by step:

1. Remove doors and other fittings from the chest of drawers. If it is equipped with additional side sections, then simply cut them to the desired size.
2. Form the fireplace opening from boards, chipboard sheets or plywood, screwing them to the sideboard walls with screws. Make the bottom shelf the same way.
3. From above, pin a tabletop that protrudes 3-5 cm beyond the dimensions of the cabinet. If desired, make a pedestal for a false fireplace.
4. Fill all cracks with wood putty, and after drying, smooth it out sandpaper. Then stick polyurethane molding on the body and paint.

Note. To finish the portal, you can use any materials that are bonded to glue - plastic, polystyrene foam, various decorative panels.

Making an artificial fireplace

One of the common options is a false candle fireplace with a mirror on the back wall of the opening. It’s simple to implement: candles are placed in front of the glass, on the top shelf and pedestal, and lit on holidays. The decoration can be supplemented with dummies of firewood and an iron grate. The latter is bent according to a drawn template made of thick aluminum wire inserted into a vinyl chloride tube. At the end, the grille is painted with bronze paint.

A few words about how to make an imitation of a flame. About electric fireplace We have already said, but there are other ways:

• Place a red or red LED strip on the bottom of the firebox, strewn with pebbles. yellow color;
• install a safe alcohol burner in the opening (their decorative models are commercially available);
• use electronic photo– a frame with an LCD display into which a GIF image of a flame is loaded, after which it is placed in the fireplace niche.

This is how LED strip imitates fire

How to make an artificial eco-fireplace with real flames from alcohol burner, clearly explained in the video:

Conclusion

Let's omit the hackneyed phrases about the ease of making a false fireplace with your own hands, and instead give little advice. When you decide to throw away pieces of furniture, old TV or a mirror, first think about whether you should make an imitation of a fireplace. The plasterboard system is a beautiful and reliable option, but at the same time expensive, and unnecessary things are a free resource. By putting your hands on them, you will get a pleasant decoration for the interior of your apartment or cottage.

Design engineer with more than 8 years of experience in construction.
Graduated from Eastern Ukrainian National University them. Vladimir Dal with a degree in Electronics Industry Equipment in 2011.

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DIY decorative fireplace - side view

It was decided to use boards that remained after dismantling the old cabinet as the starting material for building the fireplace. The second alternative to chipboard boards was plasterboard sheets, but I decided to abandon this idea, because... then I would have to build a frame from a metal profile, but due to the lack of skills in working with metal profiles, I decided to do without it. You could also try to make a decorative fireplace from boxes, but then it would not be so strong and durable.

By the way, the portal already has a website step by step guide about how to make a beautiful one using metallic profile. In addition, this same article talks about fireplace decor options, so read this very interesting material!

Drawing of the future fireplace

So, we decided on the source material: it will be a chipboard from the cabinet. Now let's talk about the size of the boards that will need to be cut. In order not to fully describe the cutting process and dimensions, I am attaching a photograph with a drawing of the future fireplace.

Drawing description:

1. The width of the tabletop is 100 cm.
2. The length of the tabletop is 25 cm.
3. The height of the side, rear and front boards is 115 cm.
4. The width of the fireplace is 95 cm.
5. The length of the fireplace on the side is 22 cm.
6. The width of the facing boards on the sides is 30 cm.
7. The width of the front center is 35 cm at the top, height 45 cm.
8. The width of the front center - bottom - 35 cm, height 30 cm.
9. The dimensions of the “firebox” are width 35 cm, height 45 cm.
10. Internal wall 1 - width 15 cm, height 40 cm.
11. Inner wall 2 - width 15 cm, length 35 cm.

In the next photo you can see a cabinet that was disassembled and taken to the garage where my husband cut the boards into its constituent structural elements.

You can saw the elements that will make up the future fireplace using electric jigsaw, but please note that all elements must be clearly marked using a pencil and ruler (no need to rely on your eye). By the way, if it’s difficult for you to cut the boards yourself, then you can order the elements at furniture factory having previously provided the dimensions. If you bring your own boards, it will be cheaper, about 200 rubles per element.

DIY decorative New Year's fireplace: step-by-step instructions

After all the constituent elements are ready, the most intriguing part of the work begins. The intrigue is that if miscalculations were made at the previous step, then at the assembly stage the structure will not be assembled into a single component and some elements will have to be cut out again.

Assembling the back wall

The back wall in my case consists of 2 elements, it so happened that we failed to cut out a single component 95 cm wide and 115 cm high. But this is not a problem, because... you can fasten 2 boards together using a block, and putty the joints between the boards decorative plaster, which remained in our house after renovation.

Sequence of work:

1. We saw the bars to attach the back walls to them;
2. We fasten the rear walls with self-tapping screws;

Attach the side ribs to the back wall

We've sorted out the back wall, pay attention in the previous photo, I deliberately left a few centimeters on the sides in order to attach the side ribs to the back wall end-to-end. The operation sequence is also quite simple:

1. We screw the side ribs to the bars using self-tapping screws.
2. We fasten additional bars to the side ribs for attaching the front wall and cover.

Assembling the front (front) side of the fireplace

The front side consists of 4 constituent parts, among which:

• Front upper beam;
• Two sides;
• Bottom beam;

The width of the “firebox” opening is 35 cm wide and 40 cm high. Please note that later I slightly regretted the small dimensions of the hole in the fireplace, so I suggest you increase the firebox hole to 40 by 40 cm or 40 by 50 cm. This will give a more aesthetic appearance to your fireplace.

Prices for decorative fireplace

decorative fireplace

Please note that in order to secure our hole with the “firebox” we will have to back cover fasten 4 bars, and attach the inner walls to them.

Attach the top cover to the fireplace frame

Well, the frame is almost ready with the exception of some details. What is missing? Right! Lacks top cover. This is what needs to be attached. The dimensions of the top cover differ from the dimensions of the fireplace, because... it should protrude 5-10 cm from all sides. Its size is 100 cm wide and 25 cm high. Next, consider an example of its attachment to the frame in the photo below.

The frame of our decorative fireplace is assembled. The next stage is his decorative design. In fact, the decorative design of a fireplace is the topic of a separate article in which all the points need to be described, but for your convenience I will try to this material reflect all the main points on finishing the fireplace.

Find out how to do it yourself in the article on our portal.

Decorating a decorative fireplace with your own hands

When the fireplace is ready, it’s time for creativity, here everyone can try themselves as a designer. I really liked the role of a designer; I decided to decorate the fireplace using decorative stucco, which I decided to paint myself.

So, here is a list of steps I want to take to make my fireplace look like the picture:

1. Plastering the fireplace at the joints of the boards and at the places where screws are screwed in.
2. Painting the fireplace using white water-based paint.
3. Gluing stucco to the fireplace.
4. Decorating the “firebox” using mirrors and LED strip.

Fireplace plaster

When the fireplace is plastered, there comes a time of waiting. The plaster needs to be given time - 2-3 hours in order to dry, and then we will need to sand the fireplace using fine sandpaper.

After painting the fireplace, you need to give the fireplace 10-12 hours to dry. At this time, you can start decorating the stucco molding.

To paint the fireplace, I recommend using water-based paint, because... This particular type of paint has such qualities as: low cost, no odor. It is the second argument that is decisive in choosing the type of paint, because If you are renovating your apartment during the cold season, you won’t be able to leave the fireplace to dry on the balcony, and the smell of paint in the apartment can make you dizzy.

Please note that painting the fireplace water-based paint two layers will be needed. This is done in order to completely paint over all the elements.

Fireplace decor

As I noted above, I decided to choose plaster stucco as decorative elements. It is sold in construction stores and has long earned the respect of people in creative professions. I would like to immediately note that if your the main task- do it economical option decorative fireplace, then a good alternative to stucco would be foam decorative elements.

I didn't use them because... It seemed to me that the stucco looks a little more expressive when painted. In addition, if you paint foam regular paint, then there is a high probability that it will dissolve under the influence of chemistry.

Next material which I used to decorate the fireplace is ceiling plinth(not foam), but made of the same material as stucco (most likely it is hard polyurethane foam). The plinth will be useful for decorating the firebox of our fireplace. The photo below shows a sample design of the firebox.

In addition, decorative bricks were used to decorate the firebox, the cost decorative brick(decorative stone) is about 600 rubles per box, but I still have it after (my husband wrote about this technology).

The process of finishing a fireplace insert with decorative stone:

1. From the outside, carefully apply glue (in my case Bergauf) to the outside of the decorative stone;
2. We attach decorative rock to the side wall of the fireplace;
3. Fix the decorative stone by pressing your hand and wait 10-20 seconds for the glue to “set”;
4. Using a similar technology, we line the second wall of the firebox and the bottom.

Decorating a fireplace insert using LED strip

I'm continuing to finish the fireplace. The next material I will use is LED strip. LED strip can be purchased at almost any electrical store. I decided to use a red LED strip because... It is the red color that will emphasize the unforgettable atmosphere of warmth and comfort that looks like burning wood.

I will attach the LED strip to the corners of the firebox. Before attaching the LED strip to the fireplace, of course, you need to assemble it into a circuit in the following order: socket, cable, transformer, LED strip.

Prices for LED strip

LED Strip Light

When connecting the LED strip, observe the polarity.

This concludes my step-by-step photo report on how to make a decorative fireplace with your own hands. If you liked my work, then please like this material.

Good luck with your work and have a beautiful fireplace!

Owners of city apartments can only dream of a real fireplace with cozy crackling wood - the ceilings of typical houses may not withstand such a load, and chimneys in high-rise buildings are almost always absent.

But this is not a reason to abandon the design in the style of a classic living room! Decorative false fireplaces create an atmosphere of comfort and warmth, especially if you equip them with an electric firebox with imitation flame.

Building a false fireplace with your own hands is quite simple, just find or draw a sketch, choose the frame material and finishing. A variety of building materials are suitable for making a false fireplace: plasterboard on a wooden or metal frame, polyurethane decorative elements, tiles and porcelain stoneware, MDF and laminated chipboard, plywood, polystyrene foam and even ordinary cardboard. The shape of a decorative fireplace can be completely different, from imitation of a classic hearth to original design, complemented by other decorative elements.

In this article we will try to describe in as much detail as possible the process of creating a false fireplace with our own hands, we will provide all the drawings, photos from different angles and videos finished product, good luck with the construction!

The fastest way to do this is to buy ready-made polyurethane. The range of portals is quite wide and you can certainly choose the style and size that suits your room. An electric fireplace can be built into a ready-made polyurethane portal; to do this, you need to know its overall and installation dimensions, as well as the requirements for ventilation and connection to the electrical network. If you want to do everything yourself as much as possible, you can go shopping and take measurements from ready-made portals; by purchasing a piece of polyurethane, you can make a similar model much cheaper than its ready-made counterpart!

To create such a fireplace, you need purchased polyurethane, contact adhesive, putty and Decoration Materials for the firebox, for example, decorative brick.

Step-by-step process for installing a false fireplace

Ready-made portals can be made not only of polyurethane, but also of wood. Their price is much higher, but among them there are real masterpieces, for example, with a bar inside.

False fireplace made of plasterboard, simple and fast

To reduce the cost of your fireplace fireplace budget as much as possible, use the remaining drywall and profile from the renovation. Such a decorative fireplace will easily fit into any niche or corner, and can also be an element of an entire composition of shelves.

False fireplace made of plasterboard - photo

To create a false fireplace from plasterboard you will need: a galvanized profile for plasterboard or wooden blocks, sheets or scraps of plasterboard or plywood, a screwdriver and a jigsaw, metal scissors, putty and acrylic paint, decorative stone or brick.

Technology for making a false fireplace from plasterboard

• The main key to success is a well-thought-out sketch of the future, indicating all the dimensions and joints of the frame. Measure the room and decide where to install the fireplace. Calculate required amount material, and feel free to get down to business.
• A frame is made from a galvanized profile, connecting its elements using metal screws and a screwdriver. Cut the profile using a hacksaw or metal scissors. For stability, the frame elements are connected by transverse bridges. The frame must be attached to the walls and floor if the structure turns out to be bulky, heavy or too narrow - i.e. if there is a risk of instability of the structure.
• Drywall sheets are cut out according to the sketch and tried on. Trim and fasten with hardened black self-tapping screws to the profile. The screw caps are slightly recessed so that they can be puttied later. Drywall can be easily cut with a knife.
• Joints and fastening points are puttied and leveled with putty for internal works in two layers, the corners are additionally reinforced with painting mesh.
• Level the surface of the sheets, if necessary, using putty.
• The resulting structure is painted or finished with other materials: artificial stone, tiles or stucco. They are glued to glue intended for this material, diluted according to the instructions on the package.
• The firebox is decorated using materials that imitate brickwork, you can install a mirror on the back wall of the firebox.
• Candles or an imitation of a hearth with lighting are placed inside the firebox.

  This false fireplace is absolutely safe, it can even be installed in a child’s room. The mantel will serve as a stand for photographs, toys and trinkets, and the softly flickering hearth will create a cozy atmosphere.

Corner decorative fireplace made of plasterboard (video)

The most budget option, which allows you to make a false fireplace with lighting from an old unnecessary sideboard or cabinet. To work you will need:

• jigsaw;
• wood sander;
• screwdriver;
• plywood sheets;
• putty;
• acrylic paint;
• finishing materials: stucco and finishing stone made of gypsum, decorative elements.

Technology for making a false fireplace from an old sideboard:

• The doors of an old-style sideboard are removed and the lower cabinet is removed, leaving only the upper section. She is placed on her side.
• The façade is covered with plywood to create a firebox and firewood. The plywood is attached to self-tapping screws using a screwdriver.
• Polished surfaces are processed with a wood sander to make them rough. The walls are primed with an adhesive-based primer, and after the primer dries, the surface is puttied and leveled. Dry the putty, sand down the uneven areas and paint it with acrylic paint, finishing the corners with artificial stone or brick. Decorative elements are glued - stucco molding, and a fireplace mantel made of MDF is installed.
• The firebox is decorated: a red or yellow LED strip is glued around the perimeter, and the bottom is decorated with pebbles, colored sand or shells. You can also install candles inside the firebox.