Building the Fake Fireplace 2

January 20th, 2012 | by Isaac Hogan |

Faux Mantel PlanWell, I have been hinting about the project we have been working on for the last little while, and I am finally here to …

Once the “legs” or pillars were installed …we started on the header

Since the built-ins have a “counter” that runs along almost the entire length of the wall, we decided to carry that element into the fireplace header, only it would be painted white.  This little piece caused Justin a bit of stress, there was a bit of cutting to do, twice.    I am happy to say we were both happier with the result once it got cut down a bit.

Now that everything was painted , we started fitting the mantel.  We got it all sized and cut properly, then Justin took it outside to stain and poly so we wouldn’t have to deal with the fumes.  This took us at least 2 weeks to get it all done.  Justin got busy at work and there just wasn’t time to finish.

On top there is a little hole that will be behind the TV that the cords can travel through, the front piece of the mantel top is removable, so if we ever need to fish something through it will be rather easy!  Yea!

All he had to do was just slide it in place and secure it with a few screws, cuz he is just good!  Way to go honey!

There is the little hidden cord access again, yea! 

Since the legs of the mantel, created and empty void on the side of the built in’s we added a little filler piece.  Obviously it still needs to be painted and caulked!

No big final picture… I know.  I will put in a repeat, cuz I don’t think I have a final …!  More to come people, more to come!  What do you think, do you like how the plan is coming to life?

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Tags: Building, Fireplace, mantels, Painting, Park House, Park House Family Room, White

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