In the end you have to pick the best materials and equipment for accomplishing all your objectives.
Built in cabinets around fireplace diy.
The space i had on either side of the mantel was about 69 wide and 23 deep.
J also added beads around the fireplace opening which will be covered by the fireplace overhang and tile.
Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together.
Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.
During the drywall step we had a plumber come run the gas line and an electrician add the switch and wiring for the sconces.
Painting the diy built in cabinets around the fireplace.
Because the cabinets are assembled in sections they are easier to handle and fit through all doorways.
Glue and nail the shelves into the desired places.
The build fireplace built ins.
I caulked and filled nail holes and sanded.
The intricacy of the renovation goes assembling the flat pack is the simplest part.
Now that the drywall was finished it was time to build the cabinets.
Martie s fireplace proved to be a true challenge.
The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time.
To make my diy built in cabinets around my fireplace a reality i measured and planned it all out.
I planned out my cabinets very carefully to be 20 5 x 32 x 29 5.