Decorative fireplaces from drywall - why are they in our interior?
An ancient British tradition has become firmly established in our everyday life. In the autumn dank evenings it is well thought at the open flame of the fireplace, the kind of fire relaxes and creates a peaceful mood. Modern heating systems are much more effective heating the apartment, but the fireplace does not give up its position to this day.
And it's not in the heat, which, incidentally, it radiates in very moderate quantities, but in a sense of coziness and comfort. And more in design. A tastefully made fireplace becomes a successful addition to the interior of any, even the most unsightly, room. Surely, many owners of city apartments more than once sorrowfully regretted the impossibility of installing it in their modern apartment.
And completely in vain. Decorative fireplaces from drywall serve as an excellent alternative to classical hearths, and they are installed to create a cozy and romantic atmosphere. But it should be clearly recognized that false fireplaces( as they are sometimes called) - this is a sham, in which the fire will never be kindled.
Fireplace made of plasterboard with own hands - device and layout
Decorative fireplaces consist of a body and equipment placed therein that simulates an open flame. The body itself can be made of almost any non-flammable building material with subsequent lining or without it. The most successful in this respect is the use of drywall. Lightweight, easy to handle, inexpensive and durable, it is ideal for tiling, stone, dolomite, etc.
There are two types of false fireplaces: interior fireplaces imitating blinking light bulbs, and heating, in which heat sources are built-in electric heaters. To construct a decorative fireplace by own hands from gypsum cardboard on forces even to the unprepared person.
At the first stage it is necessary to determine its dimensions, location in the room and appearance. Most often this part of the interior is arranged in the center of one of the side walls, but the corner fireplace from gypsum board looks very impressive. This saves the area of the room and there is a great opportunity to use its upper part as a stand under the TV.
How to make a fireplace from plasterboard - we will try to build with our own hands
Discussing how to make a fireplace with own hands from drywall , we can not emphasize that this type of installation does not differ from the generally accepted technology of work with this kind of material. First of all, it is necessary to mark the place where the fireplace is supposed to be installed, and make a base, not afraid of high temperatures, under the electric heating element. It can be made in the form of a concrete screed or lined with fireclay bricks.
It should be borne in mind that the height of the base must be at least 200 mm, and in length and width it should protrude 100 mm from each side of the fireplace.
When discussing how to make a fireplace from plasterboard, much attention is paid to the most efficient use of heat generated by the heater. It is for this purpose that it is necessary to improve the thermal insulation of the adjacent walls, which will significantly reduce heat loss through them.
After these works are completed, it is possible to start making a frame for fastening plasterboard. The guide profiles are securely fixed to the wall and floor, then the rack profiles are screwed to them, then the whole structure is finally assembled. At this stage, power is supplied to the furnace.
The next important thing is the reliable mounting of the furnace in the frame and its connection to the power grid. At the last stage the frame is covered with gypsum plasterboard and is faced with the selected material from above. Here the home is ready, you can try it after the last component of the finishing materials has dried.
