How to build a fireplace?

This fireplace is an excellent addition to the living room, however its installation, maintenance and operation causes a lot of difficulties. Artificial version with proper design will look no worse than the original.

Before you build a fireplace yourself, decide on the configuration, the type of frame - whether it is wooden or metal. Gypsum board construction looks more advantageous, as it is possible to create even the most complex lines, lighting, decorating with a variety of materials.

How to build a fireplace with your own hands?

Choose the place of work. Make a sketch of the future portal . In this case, a plasterboard fireplace with a frame made of metal profiles UD and CD will be erected. The existing wall is made of plasterboard.

1. In this area, prepare the holes for the sockets. On the wall, make a marking, on top of which attach the profile using screws.
2. The next step is fixing the profiles on the floor. Here you need to make a small lift this way:
3. This podium is sewed with plasterboard on the sides, from above will go 2 layers of plating with a frame.
4. Then the side racks are erected. They will have a rather complex form. At the end of the work, a heavy worktop of natural stone will be laid on top, so the supporting racks must be reliable. On the gypsum, make a marking and proceed with the installation of the profiles, then the gypsum board liner will follow.
5. Draft work is almost finished.

All open zones are sewed with gypsum. To the profiles it is attached by means of screws. Pay special attention to multi-level areas.

Got:

Finishing of the fireplace

Before you build a fireplace in the house, you need to decide on the style. In this case, the classical direction is chosen.

1. On the top of the wall there will be a TV, so you need to pre-arrange the wiring. To ensure that both the upper and lower part of the wall looked harmoniously in the area of ​​TV, it is recommended to fix special decorative foam elements.
2. The decorative finish is glued to the front of the fireplace. Puttying and painting of gypsum will be done later.
3. When the working area is dry, proceed to the puttying of the untreated areas.
4. Attach the table top to the main part. It can be heavy (for example, from natural stone), the frame is durable.
5. The last step is to install the electric fire in the prepared portal.

Now you know how to build a fireplace at home.