Artificial fireplace with his hands.Instructions on the photo and video

imitation fireplace.What is it for?

Many will say that doing an imitation fireplace makes no sense.After the heat of him still did not wait.Of course, live fire in it does not dissolve.But is family warmth, coziness and peace of mind - it does not matter?

And during family holidays and friendly parties artificial fireplace with simulated fire will add color and a special charm.

Decorative fireplace imitation.What you need to work?

In order to build a fireplace, indistinguishable from this, you will need these tools:

• hand circular saw.Cutting drywall saw so much more convenient than manual hacksaw or jigsaw.It is better to buy a saw to cut a depth of 24 mm.Power and brand do not matter;
• abrasive mesh.It works like sandpaper.Its advantage is that it is not clogged with dust in the processing of bulk materials;
• few bars of different configurations.With parallelepipedic bar handle plane.With bars shaped handle complex surface shape.

In addition, you will need: a drill, screwdriver, scissors for metal, building level, tape measure.

place for the fireplace

Many owners choose a place at one of the walls.But this is not the only option.In the small apartment the best option - a corner fireplace.

Drawing and layout

Drawing liked the fireplace, it is desirable to make a life-size.If the drawing is approved, you can do the layout.

layout made of foam or cardboard packaging, glued with white glue or tape.

Why a layout?On it are clearly visible all the shortcomings of the construction and design.Moreover, thanks to the layout can accurately calculate the required amount of material.

Construction

frame is assembled from metal profiles: the guide (28h27) and rack-mount (60h27).Connect the frame of the self-tapping screws for metal (14-16 mm length).Mounted drywall to the frame with screws with countersunk heads.

1. on the walls and the floor, apply a layout.Along the lines inflicted attach the guide profiles.To attach a concrete wall profile and drill a hole so that the trace left on the wall.Next, drill the holes and insert the dowels.
   If the wall is not strictly vertical, then fastening her profile direct hangers are used.
   first mount the base, and then a niche for heating.
2. The guide profile, set the rack and screw it.To frame turned hard, long horizontal sections and racks bundle the jumpers together.
3. If you want to make curved shapes, use a pair of scissors Metal: cut the reinforcement ribs profile at regular intervals and bend them.

Facing plasterboard

After careful measurements, cut each piece of drywall.Attach it with screws to the profiles so that their hats were a bit drowned.On the straights mount every 10-15 cm.

At work, try to not much pressure on the screwdriver or drop material, because it is quite fragile.

Finish

Type finish depends on the total interior.

The most common fireplace veneer tiles using liquid nails or tile adhesive.

can also stain the surface.But before that it is necessary a good putty and sanding.

Inside better to paint a dark paint.

remains to build or buy a fire simulator, and you can enjoy the achieved effect.