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If you are thinking about a false fireplace, in our article you will find the most detailed instructions about how to create a false fireplace with your own hands from plasterboard, wood, polystyrene foam, as well as a huge number of photos of false fireplaces in the interior for inspiration.

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False fireplace made of plasterboard: step-by-step assembly instructions

The first stage is preparation of tools and materials

Tools and materials for work

Start by preparing your kit for work. First of all, you will need the drywall itself. When choosing a material, be guided by the features of the selected finishing cladding. If you plan to finish with tiles, it is better to buy a moisture-resistant modification of drywall.

Types of guides for drywall

Profiles

To fasten the frame elements, buy self-tapping screws. The recommended length of the fasteners is 1.4-1.6 cm. You also need to buy self-tapping screws with a countersunk head for fixing the sheets. In addition, you need to purchase dowel nails for attaching profiles to the floor and walls.

Types of self-tapping screws for profiles

Next, focus on the features of the chosen finishing. If you are going to wallpaper or paint the portal, purchase a primer and putty. If the false fireplace will be tiled, buy tile adhesive and grout for the joints.

Select the required amount of materials individually, taking into account the dimensions of the future decorative fireplace. Plasterboard construction can have a wide variety of sizes. When choosing a specific option, be guided by the available space and personal preferences.

Drywall sheets

The set of necessary tools includes:

• screwdriver;
• electric drill;
• scissors for cutting metal;
• level;
• roulette

The second stage - installation of the frame

First step. Mark the walls and floor to install the profiles. Work according to the drawing. Place marks taking into account the selected dimensions of the fireplace.

Second step. Secure the guides along the marked lines. If you are fixing it to a concrete surface, first attach the profile to the base, drill holes according to the markings, insert dowels into them and after that attach the guides.

Third step. Install the posts into the guides. Fasten the products using self-tapping screws.

Before attaching the profiles, it is recommended to check the evenness of the wall using a plumb line. If deviations are detected, fix the guides using direct hangers. These products will allow installation of products strictly vertically.

First, assemble the frame for the entire structure, then for the portal with a recess for the “firebox”. To give the base greater rigidity, connect long horizontal profiles and vertical posts with additional jumpers.

Frame

If desired, you can give the firebox opening a curly shape. To do this, just carefully cut through the stiffening ribs of the mounting profile and bend the product in accordance with your idea.

Frame

The third stage - lining the frame with plasterboard

How to properly attach drywall to a profile

Mark the sheet according to the dimensions of the fireplace and cut out the necessary parts. To cut the material, it is most convenient to use an electric jigsaw. If this is not available, cut with a simple wallpaper knife. In this case, you will need to first cut the cardboard layer on one side of the sheet, carefully break the board, and then cut the second layer of cardboard.

Fix the sheathing elements to the frame. Screw the screws into the material so that their heads are slightly recessed. The recommended spacing of fasteners is 100-150 mm.

Drywall sheets are attached to the frame using self-tapping screws

There shouldn't be any problems attaching the sheets. Even without such experience, you can cope with the sheathing. Just remember that drywall is a relatively fragile material, so try not to drop it and do not press too hard on the screwdriver when screwing in the fasteners.

Video: DIY plasterboard fireplace

Stage four - finishing

Having covered the frame with sheets of plasterboard, all you have to do is complete the finishing decoration of the structure. When choosing a finishing option, focus primarily on the design features of the room as a whole.

Plasterboard fireplace

Most often, artificial stone, decorative brick and ceramic tiles are used for cladding false fireplaces made of plasterboard. To attach finishing elements, tile adhesive or liquid nails are used. When performing cladding using tiles correct form, lay them with equal gaps. To decorate them, use special plastic crosses.

Decorative fireplace finishing option

Brick or stone decoration is unlikely to fit into a modern interior. In such a situation, it is best to use paint or decorative plaster. The surface must first be thoroughly treated with putty, sealing the joints between the sheathing elements and eliminating any kind of unevenness. After puttying, the surfaces are additionally sanded with sandpaper.

Otherwise, when choosing a finishing option, be guided by your taste preferences.

Finally, all you have to do is install an electric fireplace in the “firebox” opening or decorate the free space at your discretion. For example, instead of installing an electric fireplace, you can install warm and soft lighting in the firebox - an excellent option for classic interior. A more modern and bold solution is to decorate the “firebox” using multi-colored LED strip.

You can use a mirror to decorate the back wall of the firebox. Attach it to the surface, and line the bottom of the firebox with decorative logs or other material, for example, shells and pebbles.

There is a mirror in the firebox

By installing several candles of different shapes and sizes in the firebox, you will create a real fire in your fireplace.

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Raised fireplace made of wood, plywood, chipboard

Read on to learn how to build an artificial fireplace from plywood, chipboard, and various types of wood with your own hands.

Preparatory work

It is worth noting that the false fireplace is a portal of impressive size, which is properly decorated inside and out. This portal can become a separate decorative element or a frame for an electric fireplace that provides heat, a biofireplace, which allows you to create a real fire in the firebox. If a portal is created for a bio-fireplace in which a real fire will burn, then you should carefully choose materials for the firebox, since they must be fireproof. If a false fireplace is designed to decorate an electric fireplace, then the size of its firebox must correspond to the dimensions of the device. Additionally, electrical wiring should be carried out and sockets should be placed in the area of ​​the proposed structure.

A well-drawn sketch and worked out dimensions of the future product will help you correctly navigate the amount of building material. Everything you need should be purchased at construction stores, while some fireplace parts, such as fasteners or hardware, can be found at home.

Construction material

Let's start assembling the frame

Frame assembly proceeds from bottom to top

Finished false fireplace frame

Ready-made false fireplace design

Painting a false fireplace

Ready-made false fireplace in the room

Top box for equipment

Side storage drawers

Decorative false fireplace

Wooden false fireplace

Application of chipboard

Chipboard will be a strong and easy-to-use material for creating a structure. In our case, the laminated option is perfect - laminated chipboard, which will minimize the finishing of the future false fireplace.

The only drawback that immediately comes to mind when using laminated chipboard is its vulnerable appearance. You should be careful when storing slab elements and building a structure from it, so as not to damage the laminated surface, since it will no longer be possible to repair it.

You can cut the material into pieces of the required size yourself, or order it from a suitable furniture workshop. If we are talking about chipboard or plywood, then doing the work yourself will not be difficult, the main thing is to use good jigsaw. With laminated material it is a little more complicated; here it is important not only to make a cut, but also to take into account the pattern of the fibers, so it is more convenient and easier to order cutting the sheet into the required pieces in a workshop. Moreover, you will not need to take away a huge sheet of chipboard; you will immediately pick up the finished elements.

Fireplace portal made of laminated chipboard

In addition, you should ask to process the edges of the slab so that the elements look monolithic. At home, edge processing can also be done using an iron and a special tape. However, the accuracy of this method is entirely up to you. When you have all the structural elements, fasteners and hardware on hand, you should start assembling:

• Based on the sketch, it is necessary to prepare the frame of the false fireplace. It is most convenient to knock it together from timber or fasten it from a metal profile. When assembling a fireplace with your own hands from scrap materials, you should pay attention to the rigidity of the structure and its solidity, so we securely fasten the frame to the wall and floor.
• Then the resulting structure should be sheathed with cut chipboard parts. When performing work, you must be extremely careful not to damage decorative coating.
• If the fireplace cabinet is made of laminated chipboard, then further decoration will affect only its internal part, but when creating a false portal for a fireplace with your own hands from ordinary chipboard or plywood, you should take care of the finishing of the structure. The finishing of a false fireplace can be done different materials, for example, you can cover the structure with plastic brick panels or wallpaper with a similar pattern, or use decorative stone, which is glued to the portal with a solution. It is acceptable to use ceramic tiles, mosaics and other tiles, especially if you plan to install a bioburner inside the portal. If you stick to the wooden style, then in specialized stores you can buy the corresponding wooden elements with carved patterns and decorate yours with them decorative fireplace. Subsequently, the wooden elements can be coated with stain or varnish.
• At the final stage, you should decorate the firebox of the false fireplace. There are many ways to make artificial fire, but you can do without it, for example, by placing it in niches decorative firewood or by lighting candles. Here everything will depend on your imagination and thoroughness of approach.

Wooden version

If you need to build a more substantial structure, you can build a decorative fireplace made of wood. Wood means timber and board. It is quite possible to build a fireplace out of wood with your own hands, because, as in the case of chipboard and plywood, there are no particular difficulties in this.

Finishing material

Frame construction

Primary finishing of the fireplace firebox

Finishing

Carrying out finishing

Construction of the main portal

Painting and decorating a false fireplace

Another wooden option

Building a frame

Tools and hardware

The method for assembling a wooden structure is as follows:

• A correct and clearly formed drawing will allow you to purchase required material and cut it into parts. If you make a short description and indicate the dimensions of each element, it will be even easier to assemble a false fireplace.
• Next, the main frame is assembled from timber, to which the remaining elements are attached. When assembling a fireplace from boards with your own hands, you should use several methods of fastening materials: somewhere tongues, somewhere gluing, and somewhere connecting with hardware. The connection is selected based on the required strength and influence on the entire structure.
• If you put together the entire portal from boards, it will turn out to be too massive, so in some places we use plywood. To make a wooden false fireplace look decent, we create decorative elements and moldings from the bars and nail them to the frame.
• Once the body is assembled, you can begin finishing it. How to decorate a false fireplace, the easiest option is to paint it with white paint in several layers. The result will be a stately structure with a classic look. You can use the methods described earlier, they will also be relevant.

To make your false wooden fireplace look complete, you should start decorating its firebox. The best option in this case is to use natural and decorative accessories, for example, you can fill a niche with fir branches, pine cones and candles, or put real dry firewood.

Video: False fireplace made of wood

False fireplace made of foam plastic

• Building a fireplace from sheets and pieces of polystyrene foam is perhaps the easiest way. This is a pliable material that is very easy to work with, create various three-dimensional images, interesting contours. In addition, the cost of foam plastic sheets is low, so we do not need a large budget to build such a structure. In order to build a foam fireplace with your own hands, we will need:
• Carton large size, or large sheets of cardboard. From this material it will be possible to make a durable frame. If you take a box from a refrigerator or other massive household appliances, then you can build a large structure that will be very similar to the original.
• Foam sheets, usually they have a thickness of about 1-1.5 centimeters.
• Scotch tape or crepe ( masking tape), glue, construction knife, tape measure, marker, to create a strong structure of the correct shape, you definitely need measuring tools.
• Putty and paint for finishing the finished fireplace mock-up.
• Decorative elements made of polystyrene foam or polyurethane, in order to create a frame and a decent appearance.

In order for the product to be the desired size and shape, before starting work you should measure the space allocated for the foam fireplace and make a drawing or general sketch. The shape and appearance of a false fireplace can be seen on the Internet.

• Easy to build artificial fireplace Having finished drawing, you can easily transfer it to the prepared cardboard. A general frame is created from cardboard. The inside of the cardboard box is cut and folded inward, thus achieving the desired volume. If you need to do corner option, then the cardboard will have to be carefully marked and cut into more complex scheme. Using tape and glue, the structure is fixed. Make sure that it stands level on the floor and does not fall to the side. Make a strong base.

When the frame is ready, it is covered with foam plastic, which is cut into pieces from sheets. This way, the desired volume and shape of the future fireplace is obtained. You can also use foam plastic as a tabletop, which is placed on top of the structure, or saw off a piece of plywood.

To consolidate the result obtained, the foam fireplace is puttied. This can be done with universal putty, which is sold at any hardware store. Now to complete the image, all that remains is to paint the resulting foam portal. Acrylic or water-based paints odorless. You can make any color, or you can leave the standard white.

When finishing work on the false fireplace, you should decorate it. This can be done using plastic and polyurethane elements. For example, glue a beautiful molding around the perimeter, and decorative elements in the form of columns or other types of stucco molding on the edges. Fireplace moldings, stucco, corners and other decorative elements can be purchased at any hardware store.

Ready to use fake fireplace

If you want to decorate a false fireplace made of cardboard and foam plastic so that it looks like a real brick one, then you can use three options:

• Cover it with plastic panels imitating brick or stonework.
• Cover the frame with vinyl wallpaper with a similar pattern. As a last resort, paper analogues.
• Apply a pattern of brickwork using improvised means. On final stage works we decorate the area inside the portal, as well as the area around it.

• Cover it with plastic panels imitating brick or stonework. Cover the frame with vinyl wallpaper with a similar pattern. As a last resort, paper analogues. Apply a pattern of brickwork using improvised means. At the final stage of work, we decorate the area inside the portal, as well as the area around it. We cut them to size We begin to assemble the frame We install all the frame parts We fill the cavities with foam plastic

Preparing suitable boards

Cut them to size

Let's start assembling the frame

We install all the frame parts

Filling cavities with foam plastic

Let's start the exterior finishing

The frame is covered with foam plastic

We paint foam plastic under coals

Painting the outer foam

Installing the monitor

Ready-made false fireplace with fire inside

• The firebox of a foam fireplace is filled differently:
• The easiest option is to draw fire on the canvas and fix it inside.
• It's easy to make an artificial fire using a fan and fabric.
• If you want the firebox to glow, just place an LED garland or electric candles in it. To enhance the glow effect, you can place mirrors in the firebox, gluing them to the walls.
• By filling the cavity with decorative firewood and spruce branches, we get a pleasant appearance and a light pine aroma.
• Beautiful stones, fir cones, and real firewood are often used.
• Ultimately you can always put it inside beautiful candles, and next to the artificial fireplace is a candelabra.

Corner false fireplace

Preparatory activities The design of a false fireplace, be it corner or rectangular, usually requires the presence of two basic elements: a portal and an apparatus inside. A portal is a massive structure designed to imitate a stove, and the apparatus can be a bio-fireplace burner or an electric fireplace. In principle, you don’t have to install the device inside, then the firebox can be easily decorated with firewood, candles, fir branches or other decorative elements.

The most reliable, strong, but at the same time easy-to-handle material from which you can build your portal, fireplace frame, is plasterboard. This material is easy to use, light in weight and versatile.

In the future, you can easily attach any decorative coating to a plasterboard base: tiles, mosaic, plaster stucco, plastic panels with imitation brickwork, whatever. Before starting work, it is advisable to select suitable place, where a false fireplace would fit perfectly. Many people choose a corner fireplace because it takes up less free space. Great solution will be placing a dummy opposite front door in an unused corner. With this arrangement, the fireplace immediately becomes the main accent in the interior of the room, the center of attention.

A simple sketch of a future fireplace

At the final stage of preparation, you should collect the tools necessary for construction and suitable building materials. Let's briefly go over the materials, you will definitely need:

• Metal profile for the construction of a frame for drywall.
• To make a durable structure, you will need metal and wood screws to secure the drywall.
• Drywall for covering the frame and creating the shape of a false fireplace.
• Plaster will be required to level the corners and recesses from self-tapping screws.
• To prepare for tiling, you will need a primer. It is also better to prime the drywall before painting.
• At the preparation stage, you should decide how the finishing will be done and purchase the appropriate material: tiles, plastic panels, mosaics.

Additionally, various decorative elements may be needed: corners, moldings and more.

Successful placement of an imitation of a real fireplace

To make a corner fireplace from plasterboard, you will need construction tools:

• For marking you will need a pencil or marker, ruler, tape measure, level, plumb line.
• For basic work you will need a screwdriver, hammer drill, jigsaw, construction knife, metal scissors, pliers, screwdriver, hammer.
• Other tools may also be useful, it all depends on the complexity of the structure and the methods of finishing it.

Step-by-step instructions will help you navigate the construction methodology:

Fastening the metal profile to the floor and wall

• At the first stage, we need to make markings on the floor and wall, based on a drawing or sketch of the fireplace made in in paper form. To better see the markings, use a marker, and for accuracy, use a ruler and level. It is very important not to make serious mistakes when marking.
• If you plan to install inside the corner portal of your false fireplace electrical appliance, then it is necessary to supply electricity to the corner. The easiest way is to make an outlet behind the fireplace, where an electric fireplace or other built-in device will be connected.

The fireplace takes on a general shape

• The markings are ready, we will carry out further work with our own hands. We take a metal profile and build from it necessary design. We use the floor and walls as the basis for fastening. If necessary, make rounded elements, cut the profile and bend it.

Drywall-clad fireplace frame

• When the frame is built, we begin to work with drywall. We need to cut the large sheet into small pieces according to the dimensions on the drawing, and then attach these pieces of drywall to the metal frame. As we have already said, when making a corner fireplace from plasterboard with your own hands, you need to carefully monitor the dimensions so as not to waste material. Note that the self-tapping screws should be screwed in completely and even sunk a little into soft drywall so that their heads are not visible later.

Finishing the fireplace with suitable decorative materials

• When the drywall is fixed, you need to take putty and modify the image of the fireplace and its shape. You should cover the recesses of the screws, make straight corners and joints. When the putty dries, you can use a knife and sandpaper to make the surface more ideal. Finally, it is necessary to treat the drywall and putty with a primer to make it easier to attach the finishing materials, or to paint the resulting false fireplace.

The exterior of the fireplace is finished

• Having built the base of the structure, you can proceed directly to its external and internal decoration. It's better to start with the firebox. If you plan to install any device inside, you should do the appropriate finishing. For example, if you are installing a bio-fireplace burner or real candles, then you should strengthen the base by placing the tiles down, and inner part decorate the fireboxes with heat-resistant material, asbestos, and steel. If the firebox is empty, finishing can be done at will from any materials.

Exterior view of the corner fireplace in the room

• After the firebox we move on to the main outer part. To decorate a corner fireplace, you can use ceramic tiles, stone or its imitation, plastic panels, siding, there are many options. The decorative material is glued to the frame using glue. This glue usually dries in about a day.
• On top part frame, a table top should be installed; you can choose a wooden or stone option, depending on your preferences. You can later place decorative items and souvenirs on this tabletop.

Filling the fireplace insert with decorative elements

Note that in addition to expensive finishing materials, there are also quite budget options. For example, a fireplace in the corner of a room can simply be painted with paint of a suitable color; the simplest option is white. Drywall, even primed, absorbs moisture well, so it will have to be painted in two layers. You can cover the frame with self-adhesive film with a suitable pattern or color. Film is not the most practical option; besides, we recommend choosing a German manufacturer, since the Chinese one is too big problems with quality (at the joints and in the corners it constantly peels off).

Exterior view of a corner false fireplace in the living room

Upon completion of construction, the necessary parting should be installed in the firebox: a bio-fireplace or an electric fireplace. An interesting option is to place a photo frame inside the firebox, on which there will be an image of a real fire.

Candles in the firebox are always appropriate; they can be real or artificial, for example, in the form of a kind of garland that gives a pleasant flicker. Decorative firewood fits perfectly into this concept, which you can also make yourself or buy ready-made options.

You can build a corner false fireplace with your own hands not only from plasterboard; simple options, when the structure is made from ordinary cardboard boxes.

Cardboard version

Recently, false fireplaces made from cardboard, in particular from suitable cardboard boxes, have become very popular. It’s very convenient to make yourself a decorative New Year’s fireplace from boxes, which will support the festive mood, and then will be disassembled.

The best material for creativity is considered to be large boxes, for example, from under a TV, furniture, refrigerator or other large household appliances. Making a corner version is a little more difficult than a simple rectangular one, because here you have to rack your brains a little, developing the technology for cutting and gluing the box.

As always, the Internet will be a great help, where you can find relevant pictures or look suitable video. If we briefly consider the technology for constructing such a structure, it does not differ much from that described above.

Instructions for creating a cardboard corner fireplace

• At the first stage, we prepare a suitable box, cut it in the right places, bend it and secure it with tape or masking tape.
• Next, we paint it in the desired color or wrap it in paper to give the structure a monochromatic look.
• Decoration can be done again using paper; it is permissible to use polystyrene foam and plastic elements. If you have the ability to draw, then it is quite possible to apply suitable graphics to the outer part of the fireplace.
• By placing appropriate decorative elements inside and around the false fireplace, we get a finished look.

To recreate the flickering of a fire, you can put a garland inside an improvised firebox. Artificial firewood, which can be made from the same cardboard by rolling it into a tube, will help hide it. For greater realism, glue cardboard knots to the firewood. You can hide a bright garland using natural decorative materials, for example, by placing fir branches and cones in the firebox, and additionally placing candles.

As a last resort, you can simply draw a fire on paper and put this drawing in the firebox. It won’t be entirely elegant, but this idea will help support the overall concept of comfort.

False fireplaces in the interior (60+ photos)

Do-it-yourself false fireplace made of plasterboard

Living room in black and gold with a carved false fireplace

A modern interior will be complemented by a fireplace in traditional style using stucco

A place for read books - an empty fireplace opening

Natural materials will add warmth and comfort to even the most ascetic interior

An original solution - having a fireplace in the bathroom

On the fireplace shelf there is a collection of nesting dolls, photographs and grotesque paintings, and inside the firebox there is a wicker vase with branches

Fireplace niche as a closet. Can hold shoe boxes in it

You can place something unusual in the fireplace niche, for example, an antique chest

Logs for a false fireplace, painted in different colors, in the tone of the room

A disco ball will help fill the room with additional light. Place it in front of a window or lamp so it gives off glare

A small wall niche stylized as a fireplace hearth

A little trick to imitate a fireplace opening filled with logs

Symbolic false fireplace (painted fireplace)

It's more of a drawing on the wall than a full-fledged structure. It can be made from ordinary ceiling skirting boards, indicating only the form, without depth.

A fireplace can make even the most dull interior of a room much cozier and more comfortable. But such a pleasure is quite expensive, and it is not always possible to install something like this in an apartment. But there is a way out. You can make a false fireplace with your own hands of absolutely any shape and size, and it is so simple that the process itself will not take much time and will not require special skills.

Can a fireplace be artificial?

A false fireplace is a structure that looks like real fireplace, but without installing a chimney. In some cases, this is simply an element of room decor, in other cases there is still an element of simulating a live flame, for example, as in electrical installations.

A false fireplace can be an excellent decor in a room of any size

The main advantages of this design can be considered absolute safety (unless, of course, you decide to install a lot of candles in the portal) and low cost compared to a real fireplace. In addition, there are other advantages of false fireplaces:

• it is allowed to be installed even in an apartment, while a real fireplace is prohibited from being installed in an apartment building;
• with its help you can disguise the defects and shortcomings of the room, for example, hide a radiator or pipe, and also advantageously use the so-called blind areas, for example, a corner;
• On top and on the sides you can arrange shelves for decoration and storage of various small items;
• emphasize stylistic direction room design, for example, when choosing a baroque or other classical style.

A false fireplace would be appropriate even in a children's room

Types of structures

There are several types of false fireplaces that you can install in your own apartment:

There is another classification, which is based on the installation location of such a structure:

• suspension;
• wall;
• angular;
• built-in;
• insular.

What can be made from

If you are a fan of making crafts, then to make a decorative fireplace you can use absolutely any building material, including the following:

1. Brick. It allows you to create an artificial hearth that is as close to the real one as possible. For installation, you can choose decorative or facing bricks. The disadvantages of this design are its significant weight, which means that it can be installed only after checking the ceiling’s ability to withstand such weight. However, there are also advantages besides naturalness. Such a false fireplace does not need to be lined with anything.

   The brick false fireplace is as similar as possible to the real one

2. Plates with laminated coating. Before using this material, you must make a drawing on which you must indicate all dimensions future design. The drawing is needed in order to cut the material. They also have similar properties. chipboard sheets, however, such a design requires further finishing, for example, with foam “bricks”.

   A fireplace made of sheets with a laminated coating looks very laconic

3. Polyurethane. As a rule, this material is used for finishing already finished design. However, special parts, such as moldings, platbands and half-columns, can be glued directly to the wall and decorated accordingly. Using decor and trying various techniques with a backdrop, it can be turned into an unusual piece of furniture. There is another advantage - if desired, such a fireplace can be repainted in any color. This allows you to update the interior with minimal investment in a short time.

   A polyurethane fireplace can simply be glued to the wall

4. Drywall. This material is most popular for the manufacture of false fireplaces. It has undoubted advantages - ease of assembly and combination with other finishing materials. If desired, the plasterboard structure can be decorated in any style, which means it will be suitable for any interior. In addition, you can build a structure of any complexity. An artificial hearth can be deep, with a square or round portal, with columns or minimalist. You can change the cladding without dismantling the entire structure, which is very convenient.

   Most often, a false fireplace is made of plasterboard

5. Tree. Using this material, you can make a false fireplace, which will be part furniture set, which means it will be made in the same style as the entire room design.

   A wooden false fireplace can be artificially aged

In addition to those listed, you can also use improvised materials to make a false fireplace, for example, cardboard boxes or old furniture.

Drawings with dimensions

The dimensions of the structure largely depend directly on the area of ​​the room where it will be installed. For example, corner installation for a small room it can have a depth of 330 mm and a length of 1,300 mm.

A small room can also be decorated with a wall-mounted false fireplace. In this case, it is recommended to reduce the dimensions of the structure slightly, for example, to make a portal with parameters of 1,360*500*1,050 mm.

In a small room you can install a wall-mounted or hanging fireplace

When installing a false fireplace in a medium-sized room, more possibilities arise:

• more can be produced massive structure, decorating it with additional decorative elements, for example, columns and stucco;
• it is allowed to use not only shelves, but also tabletops, but only if the partition is able to withstand such a structure;
• You can place an artificial fireplace in the center of the room, and not just near the wall.

The drawing must indicate the dimensions of each part

When decorating a room in a classic style, a false fireplace can be massive with appropriate decorations. For example, the dimensions of the lower part can be 1,500 mm, the upper - 1,490 mm, and the depth - 345 mm.

If you want an artificial fireplace to look attractive, expensive, and high-status, then it is recommended to use artificial and natural stone, forged elements, valuable wood.

In a large room, a false fireplace can be installed in the center of the room

When making a copy of a fireplace for a large living room, you can follow the following rules:

• island location, thanks to which you can create a very massive and unusual design, which will perform several functions at once;
• you cannot use a suspended structure;
• the partition for a wall-mounted false fireplace must be such that it does not deform under the influence of the heavy weight of the structure.

A false fireplace can also look like a home stove

How to make a false fireplace with your own hands - step-by-step instructions

You can make a fake fireplace with your own hands from any building material. It all depends on your imagination and financial capabilities.

From plasterboard

Looks very original corner design from plasterboard. Such a false fireplace can be installed even if the room is too small for any such devices, because it can also be used as a storage space. To make it you need to prepare:

• metal profile - 13 pcs.;
• plasterboard 9.5 mm thick, better moisture resistant - 3 sheets;
• tiles - 5 m;
• self-tapping screws - 200 pcs.;
• grout for ceramic tiles of the appropriate color;
• LED strip simulating fire;
• decorative lattice.

You need to make a corner decorative fireplace from plasterboard in accordance with the following instructions:

1. Calculate the dimensions correctly. If you will cover the battery with a structure, this must be done in such a way that there is easy access to it.

   You can build any complexity from plasterboard

2. Install the frame. To do this, you can use a ceiling metal profile.

   A ceiling profile is suitable for the frame

3. Lay down electrical wiring if an electric fireplace is installed in the portal. Such a fireplace must have at least three exits: two on the facade and one above the shelf. For additional lighting LED strip will do.
4. Finish the combustion hole. Here you need to make two walls, between which you need to lay any non-combustible material.

   The fireplace insert must have two walls, between which non-combustible material must be laid

5. Now the frame can be sheathed with plasterboard. Parts must be cut out from sheets in advance according to the drawn up drawing.

   You need to cut out the parts from gypsum board in advance.

6. Make several holes in the casing. They are needed in order to warm air could circulate freely.

   Holes are needed for air circulation

7. veneer ceramic tiles or any other material. It is better to give preference to facade tiles, since they are resistant to temperature changes and negative external influences. You can also use gypsum tiles that imitate stone. In this case, it is recommended to use heat-resistant glue.

   When using facing bricks you can make a fireplace very similar to a real one

Such a fireplace will occupy an area of ​​only 1.5 m2.

Video: false fireplace made of plasterboard

Reusing Cardboard Boxes

You can also make a decoration in the form of a fireplace from large cardboard boxes. They should be as dense as possible and should hold their shape well. To do this you need to prepare:

• cardboard boxes different sizes(4 pieces large and 5–6 pieces small);
• white paper, which can be replaced with wallpaper;
• glue;
• scotch;
• colored cardboard, paint or wallpaper with a pattern of bricks.

You need to make a false fireplace from cardboard boxes in the following sequence:

1. Place the boxes in the order in which they should be in the finished version.

   You can use boxes of different sizes for the fireplace

2. Now you can connect these boxes to each other. It is very convenient to use tape for this.
3. After the frame is made, it needs to be covered with white paper or wallpaper. For this purpose, you can use either tape or PVA glue. All edges must be smooth, for which you need to trim the paper in the corners.

   You can use tape or glue for fastening

4. Do it separately top shelf, which is also covered with white paper, and then secured to the prepared frame.

   The cardboard fireplace should also have a shelf

5. Cut out bricks from red cardboard, which are then glued to the frame using office glue. Instead of colored cardboard bricks, you can use decorated wallpaper. You can also simply draw bricks.

   Bricks can be made from cardboard

6. The top surface can be left undecorated or covered with paint.

   The cardboard fireplace is very light and mobile

Video: DIY fireplace made from boxes

Made of wood

Using a similar technology, you can make a structure of either chipboard or plywood:

1. According to the drawing, cut out all the necessary parts.
2. Assemble the frame from timber. Everything else will need to be attached to it. wooden parts. In this case, you can use several methods of fixation at once: tongue and groove, gluing, connecting with hardware. The choice of fastening method depends solely on the required reliability of fixation.
3. Pin to assembled frame decorative elements made from bars of different sizes, moldings.
4. Exterior finishing. There are several options for exterior finishing. Such a false fireplace can simply be coated with white paint, tiled or decorative bricks.
5. Firebox decor that will give maximum credibility to the fireplace. For wooden structures, it is recommended to use natural and decorative accessories, for example, fir branches, cones, dry firewood.

In order to make the structure less massive, some wooden parts can be replaced with plywood elements.

Video: DIY decorative fireplace

Made from polyurethane

To make a false fireplace from this material, you must first select the style of the product, and also in the case of using electric fireplace for the portal, take into account the size of this device, the method of its connection, as well as the need for ventilation. Additionally you need to prepare:

• polyurethane portal;
• miter box;
• hacksaw for metal;
• roulette;
• drill;
• glue;
• putty;
• sandpaper;
• facing material.

The installation process itself occurs in the following sequence:

1. Decide on the installation location. It is best to do this on the side wall of the room. Moreover, the false fireplace made of polyurethane must be positioned so that it does not interfere with free movement.

   A false fireplace made of polyurethane is very easy to make yourself

2. Socket installation. This stage is necessary if there will be an electric fireplace inside the portal. The wiring must match the voltage used, and the outlet itself must be located as close as possible to the false fireplace.
3. Preparing the wall surface. It needs to be leveled and cleaned.
4. Applying markings to polyurethane. This information can be taken from a drawing prepared in advance.
5. Fixation of polyurethane parts. To fasten the parts you need to use special contact glue and self-tapping screws. This will increase the reliability of the structure and extend its service life. During this process, you need to carefully ensure that the corners of the parts are in relation to each other. For self-tapping screws, you need to make holes with a drill in advance.

   For ease of manufacture, the entire structure can first be laid out on the floor

6. Exterior finishing. There are several options for a false fireplace made of polyurethane. The stucco molding can either be attached with special glue or with self-tapping screws. The second option is more reliable, but there is a risk that the screw heads will be visible to the naked eye. Therefore, when using mechanical method fastenings, additional decoration of the connection points is recommended.

   You can cut polyurethane with a hacksaw

You can make the structure more aesthetically pleasing if it is puttied, primed and painted after manufacturing.

Video: installation of stucco molding for a false fireplace made of polyurethane

From old furniture

Converting an old wardrobe or chest of drawers is the most budget-friendly option for making a false fireplace. To transform you will need:

• plywood;
• sander with wood attachment;
• jigsaw;
• screwdriver;
• paint, acrylic is best;
• putty;
• LED strip;
• plaster stucco.

After preparing all the necessary tools and material, you must follow the following instructions:

1. Remove the doors from the sideboard, remove excess drawers and cabinets.

   All doors and drawers must be removed from the sideboard.

2. Install two beams in front.

   In addition to the frame, you will also need beams and sheets of plywood.

3. Attach sheets of plywood to form the portal opening.

   You can set the dimensions of the firebox yourself

4. Make a hole for the blower. It can have any shape, the most ergonomic would be a semicircle. The space can also be used for cutting firewood.

   The ash pit can be used to store firewood

5. Make a pedestal and a decorative shelf. For this purpose, you can take the backs of an old bed; first you need to unscrew the legs of these parts.

   The fireplace needs a pedestal and a shelf

6. Proceed to exterior decoration false fireplace. All polished surfaces of the cabinet must be sanded, then primed, puttied and carefully leveled. After the putty has dried, sand the surface with sandpaper. Now the false fireplace can be painted and then finished with facing material, for example, facing brick. You need to finish the work by gluing all the decorative elements and installing the shelf.

   For finishing you can use any facing material

7. Decorate the firebox space. Why lay an orange or orange LED strip around the perimeter? yellow. You can put stones or shells on the bottom.

   To simulate fire, you can use LED strip

If you follow these instructions, you can create a false fireplace in any style.

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Made of brick

A false fireplace made of brick looks the most natural. When making it, it is necessary to strictly follow the masonry technology, otherwise the structure will be unreliable and quickly collapse. You need to prepare in advance:

• brick - 25 pcs.;
• steel strip for ceiling;
• solid board 4 cm thick or more for the mantelpiece;
• cement mortar.

For the fireplace you can set standard sizes base 900*250 mm and firebox 500*380 mm. The weight of such a structure will not exceed 100 kg, which means that no additional foundation will be needed.

A large raised brick fireplace may require a foundation.

The technique for making a false fireplace from brick is as follows:

1. First you need to prepare a solution. It is better to purchase a special powder designed for such work. It is enough to dilute it with water in the proportions indicated on the package.
2. Lay out the brick base in half a brick, after which you can move on to the walls and firebox. Lay the walls as thick as bricks with overlapping seams.
3. Place a shelf on top of the frame or attach a tabletop.
4. Decorate the firebox. To do this, you can glue a film with a picture of a brick on the back wall, and put candles or brushwood in the firebox itself. Instead of film, you can use a mirror, which will make the depth of the firebox appear greater.

What to make fire from

Under no circumstances should you light a real fire in a false fireplace, even if the structure was made of brick. Can be used to simulate a flame.

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 having any special skills in 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- a very exciting activity, it gives free rein to imagination, allows you to make 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.

Pay attention! 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

Artificial fireplaces have the following 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

To make artificial fireplaces, the simplest materials are used, which can always be found not only in the store, but also at home:

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

You can make such a structure even from old furniture that has already served its purpose, but it would be a pity to throw it away.

This is the easiest and fastest 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 overall 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

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

First of all, install the frame directly in place. Wooden blocks are suitable for it.

Frame made of bars for a false fireplace

Next, cover the frame with plywood. The design of the fireplace and its appearance can be adjusted during operation. For example, you can add a podium to the portal. Inside the structure there is heating battery, 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

Along the back wall, attach a firebox that imitates a fireplace to a 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 in metal mesh 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

To usable space don't go to waste, make a bar under the mantelpiece.

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 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;
• stucco molding, decorative elements, gypsum finishing stone;
• surfaces.

1. Remove the doors from the old sideboard and remove 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 backboards 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 of a corner false fireplace made of 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;
• 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 in addition, 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 lighting 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. 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 add 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!

The presence of a fireplace in the room invariably creates an atmosphere of calm and homeliness. It is not always possible to equip a room with a real structure. A false fireplace, which is not difficult to make with your own hands, will help you realize the idea.

Options for making a decorative fireplace

The implementation of the idea has many options: from the most primitive - sticking a film with a picture of a fireplace on the wall, to arranging the structure using various building materials. Having studied the technology of making a false fireplace, making it yourself will become much easier.

Brick

The choice of brick as the basis of the design allows you to bring the appearance of a false fireplace as close as possible to a traditional hearth. To equip it, decorative or facing bricks are used; it is recommended to make masonry for jointing. Having basic masonry skills, completing the task with your own hands will not be difficult.

Note! You must first make sure that the floors are strong, otherwise the decision to make a false fireplace from brick of impressive dimensions can lead to damage to the floor surface.

Professionally performed work on the design of a decorative portal allows you to avoid additional finishing. As a decoration above the false fireplace, it is better to make a massive wooden shelf, on which souvenirs dear to your heart will be successfully placed.

Wood-based material

False fireplaces made of laminated slabs look harmonious. To do the work efficiently and accurately, you will first need to create a drawing with a clear indication of the dimensions of the future structure. Based on the prepared project, you can cut the slabs yourself or order a service from a specialized company. Budget option It is made from chipboard; upon completion of work, it is advisable to carry out additional finishing with decorative materials for the false fireplace.

Polyurethane

Polyurethane products are used mainly for finishing already prepared structures. However, a creative approach allows you to make the entire decorative hearth based on polyurethane. To do this, various half-columns, moldings and platbands are fixed directly to the wall. The appearance of such a product only vaguely resembles a classic fireplace, but giving room for imagination, a false version can be made original element interior One of the popular solutions is the idea of ​​attaching a mirror to the back wall of the portal, which can significantly increase the visual depth of the “firebox”. Fixed on top wooden shelf will enhance the effect of the naturalness of the home.

Drywall

Most often, plasterboard is used to decorate a false fireplace. Its characteristic properties allow for easy assembly and a variety of finishing options. Sheet material allows you to design spatial forms of varying degrees of complexity. The low cost of drywall is another reason for the popularity of the product among a wide range of consumers who want to make a false fireplace with their own hands. The basis of the plasterboard structure requires mandatory finishing decoration. This allows you to change the cladding over time without affecting the decorative portal itself.

Stages of creating a gypsum plaster structure

Multiple advantages became the reason for a detailed description of how to make a false fireplace from plasterboard yourself.

Preparation of material

A preliminary design will help you accurately calculate the amount of material required. You will need:

Finishing material is purchased depending on the chosen finishing cladding for the false fireplace. If you decide to wallpaper the structure or organize painting, you will need putty and primer. If you want to make the final design of the hearth with tiles, take care of the presence of glue, grout for the seams and the tile itself. The dimensions of the false version depend solely on the availability of free space and the personal preferences of the residents.

Among the tools at hand should be an electric drill, a screwdriver, a level, metal cutting scissors, a tape measure and a knife.

Frame installation

The assembly of the structure begins with the installation of the frame. To do this:

• Markings are applied to the floor and side surfaces for attaching profiles. Carry out the work in accordance with the prepared drawing, observing all the dimensions of the future false fireplace.
• The guides are fixed along the marked lines. If it is necessary to make a fastening on a concrete surface, the profile is first applied to the base and holes are prepared according to the markings. Then dowels are inserted into them, and the guides are finally fixed.
• Racks are installed in the guides; the connection should be made with self-tapping screws.

Advice ! Before attaching the profiles, you need to make sure that the wall surface is flat using a plumb line. If there are deviations, fixation is carried out using direct suspensions. This allows for strict compliance vertical level when installing products.

Initially, the frame of the entire structure is formed; at the second stage, it is necessary to make a portal for a false fireplace with an imitation of a firebox. Additional equipment allows you to provide greater rigidity to the base vertical racks and long horizontal profiles with jumpers.

It is quite easy to realize the idea of ​​​​making a figured firebox opening in a false fireplace. To do this, you will need to make cuts in the mounting profile along the stiffeners and then give it the desired shape.

Facing

For cladding, you will need to make markings on sheets of drywall according to the selected dimensions, and then cut out the parts. The work is easier to do using a jigsaw; if you don’t have one, an ordinary knife for cutting wallpaper will do. In this case, you will first need to cut the cardboard layer, carefully break the plate and finally cut the 2nd layer. Ready elements the casings of the future false fireplace are fixed to the frame. It is better to make the step of placing screws from 100 to 150 mm. Their caps should be slightly recessed. When installing parts of a false fireplace, do not forget about the fragility of drywall, so try to avoid damaging it when working with a screwdriver.

Upon completion of the cladding, it is necessary to do the finishing decoration. The choice of cladding for a false fireplace depends on the overall interior. Structures finished with decorative brick, artificial stone or ceramic tiles look very original. They are fixed with liquid nails or using liquid glue. Plastic crosses will help make it easier to form even gaps between tiles. Imitating fire will help bring the appearance of a false fireplace as close as possible to the real structure.

Imitation of fire in the fireplace

You can make an imitation of fire in a false fireplace in various ways, the most primitive option is to purchase an adhesive film with the image of flames. A more advanced approach is to install an electric photo frame with a similar look. The idea of ​​placing several candles of different sizes in a false fireplace looks interesting. This allows you to make the atmosphere in the room even more comfortable. A mirror placed inside can enhance the effect.

Real logs look original in a false fireplace; to create a burning effect, you should first backlight it with LED strips.

A slightly more technical approach is the option of simulating fire in a false fireplace using scraps of fabric. What you need to do for this:

• Compact fan (a cooler with system unit) is installed in a cardboard box.
• Electrodes with colors resembling flames (orange, red and blue) are fixed above the fan along one axis.
• Pieces of mirrors are installed under the diodes. Performing the function of reflecting light, they do an excellent job of simulating glare.
• Next to form artificial fire in a false fireplace, pieces of different configurations are cut out of white silk, playing the role of flames.
• In conclusion, there is very little left to do: decorate the box and install it in the portal.

Note! Many methods of simulating fire involve the consumption of electricity, so it is better to make invisible electrical wiring at the initial stage of creating a false fireplace.

A little effort and financial costs, combined with a creative approach, will allow you to make an original false fireplace that will take central place in the interior of the room.

The warmth of a home always evokes a feeling of calm, comfort and coziness. Owners of private houses can easily create such an atmosphere in their home. In an apartment, you can make a decorative fireplace with your own hands, without having any special skills in construction work. To do this, you need to use step-by-step instructions, as well as stock up on the necessary materials and tools.

Regular fireplace installing in a city apartment is very problematic. This is due to the lack of a chimney, as well as to the ceiling, which may not withstand serious loads. To build a fireplace structure in a multi-story building, you need to obtain a special permit. A good solution is to make an artificial hearth and enjoy a pleasant sight during the cold season.

Many people living in high-rise buildings buy electric fireplaces. These devices help out when the heating has not yet been turned on. Available in stores large selection such products. They are small in size and will fit into city apartments without any problems. However, a more exciting activity is to imitate a fireplace with your own hands. This allows you to show your imagination and also create a unique piece of furniture.

An open fire is not needed at all in a city apartment, so a DIY false fireplace will become a multifunctional decoration. It will be difficult to distinguish it from the real thing. Arranging an artificial fireplace will not require reconstruction of the living space. Such products are divided into 3 groups:

• reliable;
• conditional;
• symbolic.

DIY cardboard fireplace)))

Reliable artificial hearths completely imitate real fireplaces. They strictly adhere to the dimensions and principles of design. It is possible to install a bio-fireplace burner in the interior of the firebox. It will create an almost exact effect of a real flame. This option is considered the most expensive, but it looks the most plausible.

Conventional false fireplaces are constructed in the form of a protruding portal from the wall. Further decoration is done according to your taste and wishes. The hole for the firebox is filled with firewood or candles are placed in this area.

round arch with niche, assembly and white version. Installation of drywall.

Symbolic fireplace made from any materials. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it does not look like a conventional fireplace. Sometimes it looks like a pattern with decorative elements.

To create an artificial fireplace, you can use various materials that are already in the house. To simulate a hearth, you can use:

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You can also use old furniture that has served its purpose as a material. Usually very original items are made from it. Such finished products can decorate any room. They are rarely found in apartments, so they look unusual and attractive. It is customary to decorate the surface of the structure with beautiful elements.

If you use an electric fireplace to create a fireplace, it will become additional source warmth and light. This product will be very useful on cold days when the central heating is not yet connected.

Almost all fireplaces have massive covers that are used as a place to display photos or decorative items. They look especially impressive on New Year when they are decorated with festive garlands, fir branches, and socks for gifts.

Sometimes false fireplaces are made to hide defects or communications, for example, sockets, wires. Often apartment owners try to hide heating radiators located in the corner under the window or in the wall adjacent room. This flaw can easily be turned into a living room decoration. A decorative portal is made around the radiator, from which heat continues to flow.

Decorative fireplaces have now become very popular because their installation and creation do not take much time and effort. It's much easier than making a real hearth. Such products have the following advantages:

Although no one plans to start a fire in such a device, you should still not put paper or other flammable things in it. This is dangerous if the fireplace is built into the radiator area or when there are electrical appliances in the firebox.