Learn how to make a stunning modern DIY Fireplace Surround with this easy tutorial. Download the free build plans to start building your own new DIY Electric Fireplace Surround!

Our previous home had a beautiful fireplace in our primary bedroom, we didn't know how much we were going to miss it until we left. Our current bedroom has a little nook across from the bed that was made for a fireplace, which lead us to sharing our DIY fireplace surround build with everyone. A fireplace in the bedroom is such a luxury! And where we live, with the cold, snowy winters, having a little extra heat is going to be amazing.

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The photo above is the wall that we're adding this fireplace too. This bedroom used to belong to our children, but when we decided to add an ensuite to the primary bedroom, we had to make this room the primary bedroom since it's the only room that could fit an ensuite. We originally built the black slat wall for the kids' room, but now we're incorporating it into our fireplace design.

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DIY Electric Fireplace Surround Build plans

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Material/Supplies/Tool links

Fireplace

• Napoleon ENTICE™ 42

Lumber/Build materials

• 2 x ½" MDF 4x8 sheet
• 4 x 2x2 x 10'
• 3 x 2x4 x 8'
• 1 x 1x4 x 8'
• DAP construction adhesive
• DAP spackling

Tools

• Cordless drill and impact
• Cordless brad nailer
• Kreg Pocket Jig
• Router
• Flush trim bit
• Track saw (similar)
• Paint sprayer
• Stud finder

Video Tutorial of How to your DIY Electric Fireplace Surround

In the video below we show the full build from start to finish for the build of the DIY fireplace surround. We also show the installation of the fireplace unit and some of the features the Napoleon ENTICE™ 42 unit has.

DIY Electric Fireplace Surround Build Instructions

This DIY fireplace surround is designed for the

Build Frame

• Build your outer frame (Parts A and B). We used screws and

  Check frame

  • Step 7: Do a dry fit of your fireplace insert into your frame to ensure if fits and to and mark out the outer perimeter of the unit in pencil to show limits of where the MDF will start (for flush mount install).

  

  Add MDF cladding

  • Cut out panels of ½" MDF for the sides, top, and front face. I started with the sides, making the panels slightly larger (about ¼") and than using a

    Prep for Paint

    • Fill nail holes and joints with

      Install DIY Fireplace surround

      • Install your surround once the paint is dry. I secured the fireplace to the wall by screwing through Parts F and C into studs in the wall (confirming location using a

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        DIY Electric Fireplace Surround

        Yield: Electric Fireplace Surround

        Prep Time: 30 minutes

        Active Time: 2 hours

        Additional Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

        Total Time: 5 hours

        Difficulty: Medium

        Estimated Cost: $200 in materials + fireplace

        Learn how to make a stunning modern DIY Fireplace Surround with this easy tutorial. Download the free build plans to start building your own new DIY Electric Fireplace Surround!

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        Materials

        • 2 x ½" MDF 4x8 sheet
        • 4 x 2x2 x 10'
        • 3 x 2x4 x 8'
        • 1 x 1x4 x 8'
        • Napoleon Entice 42 electric fireplace

        Tools

        • Drill and Impact
        • Cordless Brad nailer
        • Pocket hole jig
        • Router
        • Track Saw
        • Flush Trim bit
        • Paint Sprayer
        • Stud Finder

        Instructions

        1. Cut your 2x2 and 2x4 to length based on the cut list on the design plans
        2. Build your outer frame (Parts A and B)
        3. Attach your sides together by securing Parts C (upper and lower supports) to frame
        4. Add the center blocking along the outer frame (Part G)
        5. Add the corner bracing to frame, at this stage you will also want to confirm your frame structure is square.
        6. Install the bracing for the fireplace insert (Parts D, E, F, and H).
        7. Do a dry fit of your fireplace insert into your frame to ensure if fits and to and mark out the outer perimeter of the unit on frame.
        8. Cut out panels of ½" MDF for the sides, top, and front face.
        9. Fill nail holes and joints with spackling and sand smooth.
        10. Prime fireplace surround
        11. If required fill any holes/defects/joints again with spackling and smooth. Give the entire surround a light sand.
        12. Paint your surround with an top coat paint
        13. Install your surround and secure to wall
        14. With the your DIY Electric Fireplace Surround complete and secured to the wall you can now plug and slide in your Napoleon ENTICE™ 42 into place and enjoy your new fireplace!

        Notes

        build plans available here

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