Falsh a fireplace by one's own hands
For self-production of a decorative hearth you will need timber of arbitrary sizes, tools for working on wood and plywood.
- First of all you need to assemble the framework for the future fireplace. To do this, it is necessary to cut wooden blocks according to the prepared sketch or guided by the photo-instruction. Next, connect the details of the structure with self-tapping screws.
- The finished frame needs to be plywood sheets , which are attached to the structure of conventional screws;
- The next step will be the preparation of the fireplace portal for the finish of the .It is necessary to eliminate all cracks and irregularities with the help of putty.
- After waiting for the drying of the puttying solution, the can begin to finish the portal and the facade of the fireplace .For these purposes, a variety of materials can be used: paint, decorative brick, artificial stone, stucco molding and so on. Very impressive looks a fireplace fireplace made of wood.
Thus it is evident that it is not difficult to make a decorative fireplace, it is enough to exert a little effort and show imagination.
How to make a decorative fireplace from plasterboard sheets with your own hands?
Drywall is an inexpensive building material, the scope of which is incredibly wide. It is great for decorating an artificial hearth in an apartment, it is easy to work with and simply decorate. It is not difficult to make a gypsum plasterboard by yourself. It's enough to use step-by-step instructions.
- First you need to determine the sketch .You can draw it yourself or choose the appropriate option, using the Internet resources. Then you need to determine the size of the fireplace and make a scale drawing that takes into account the width, height and depth of the structure. To make it easier for yourself, you can use ready-made drawings.
- Further it is necessary to cut the metal profile according to the drawing. For this, you need to use special scissors for cutting metal. The cut parts are joined together by self-tapping screws. The received design is the basis of the fireplace, on which the sheets of plasterboard will subsequently be fastened.
- If the base of the fireplace is the MDF board, then it must be installed in place and fasten the self-tapping screws to the finished metal structure.
- Then, with the help of a clerical knife, needs to cut out the plasterboard and adjust it to the dimensions of the frame. The sheets are attached to the profile with hot samorezami, forming a portal for the fireplace.
- Next gypsum cardboard is made out internal niche , which serves as a decorative furnace. If at this point it is planned to conduct LED illumination, then at this stage it is necessary to withdraw all the wires.
- This stage involves the fireplace finish .First you need to process the internal niche. It is better to trim with tiles, and in the back and sides you can install mirrors.
- Before proceeding to lining the facade of the product, should be plastered with all irregularities, joints and fastening points of self-tapping screws. To achieve the best result putty put 2 times, and after it dries, the structure is additionally processed by finishing putty.
- Decorate the front of the fireplace with any finishing material, such as tiles, bricks, artificial stone or mosaic.
As can be seen from the instructions, it is not difficult to make a decorative fireplace with your own hands, even for a beginner master.
How to make a portal for a decorative fireplace?
The most suitable material for a fireplace portal is gypsum board. It can easily be cut and easily attached to the frame.
- Gypsum boards must be cut to the size of the future portal and fixed with screws to the finished frame.
- To ensure that the portal for the fireplace is neat, all joints and irregularities should be hidden under a layer of putty.
- For decorative design of the portal any finishing material, for example;
- Emulsion paint;
- Tile;
- Mosaic;
- Stucco molding;
- Tree;
- Artificial stone;
- Decorative brick.
- If necessary, you can buy a ready-made portal in a special store. It will cost more than a hand-made product, but it will save time.
False fireplace in interior
The main advantage of falsh fireplaces is their versatility. They can simulate a live fire in the hearth or simply create a special accent in the room, changing its functional focus. These aspects depend on the simulation of the fireplace. You can see various decorating techniques by viewing photos.
Decor falsh fireplace can be differently, but the most common option is to install a burning candle in a niche simulating the furnace. Different in size candles, installed in the hearth, give the room a romantic atmosphere.
To give a similarity to a real fireplace, it is possible to fill up a log with real logs.
It looks very plausible that the firewood is laid out on a metal grill inside the fireplace. It is enough to install a red-yellow illumination under the grille, which allows to reproduce perfectly the imitation of a live hearth.
For more rational use, the firebox and mantelpiece can be made books or decorative elements that complement the interior of the room. Very beautiful on the fireplace look graceful figurines, flower vases or antique clock.
To give the fireplace a natural look, you can decorate the furnace with a metal grill and put candles of different sizes for it. The best effect will be achieved if you install mirrors inside the niche. Thanks to them, a false fireplace made by hand, will perform the function of a decorative lamp. 
In a particularly festive festive decorative fireplace looks in the New Year's interior. It can be decorated with garlands, Christmas balls or traditional socks for gifts. After the holidays, this decoration is easily removed, turning the hearth into a classic room decoration.
Having made a false fireplace with their own hands, the master will appreciate the simplicity of this process. For clarity, you can use the video instruction, which describes in detail each stage of the work.
Fireplace in the interior of the apartment
When designing apartments modern designers are increasingly turning their attention to the arrangement of fireplaces in a residential interior. Such a solution not only allows to give the room a special appeal, but also will fill it with a unique atmosphere of comfort and warmth.
Unfortunately, the standard layout of urban apartments does not allow you to equip a living hearth in it. But this does not mean that we will forever have to give up the dream of a home fireplace. The modern market offers consumers several options for foci, which will perfectly fit into any interior. These include:
- Electric fireplace;
- Biocamine;
- False fireplace;
- Gas fireplace.
Electric fireplace in the interior of
It will not take much time and money to set up such a hearth. It is a built-in design with a protruding portal. This solution allows you to save space in the room and can act as an inter-seasonal heating space.
Biocamine
This type of artificial fireplace is an innovation. It does not require the installation of a chimney and electrical wiring. The original design of such foci allows you to use them in any part of the room and even build in furniture. For its operation, a special biological fuel is used, it does not emit soot and smoke, leaving the air clean.
Gas fireplace
A natural gas fired fireplace can become a worthy replacement for a wood-burning fireplace. Thanks to the living fire, he is able to heat the room and create a cosiness.
Falsh fireplace
Such a decorative hearth is simple in performance and harmoniously fits into any interior. Thanks to the uncomplicated design and many design options, even an inexperienced master will be able to make a decorative fireplace by himself.
