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When Jason and I were in the market to buy our first home in our city, like many other first time home buyers, we had our list of things we hoped our new home would have. We wanted to find a nice little Cape Cod home with built ins, namely corner cabinets in the dining room, a fireplace, and lots of character. Unfortunately, we bought our first home when the market was pretty crummy. House prices and interest rates were high and that left us with only a few options in good neighborhoods and in our price range. We did find our Cape Cod with lots of character and some built ins, but sadly, there were no corner cabinets or fireplaces. However, we didn't let the lack of corner cabinets or a fireplace stop us from buying this house. The decision came down to a stone and brick Cape Cod, a ranch with an above ground pool that was home to a family of ducks, or another ranch with a large turtle habitat in the basement. We're talking more than one turtle pond and too many tanks filled with turtles to count. We settled in and slowly worked on fixing up our home. We found ourselves some corner cabinets on Craigslist and fixed them up. You can read more about that project here. However, there was still one thing missing: our fireplace. After creating a family room in our basement, Jason was inspired to build a fireplace down there. Ideally, we would have loved to put one in our living room, but the square footage and window placement would not allow it. He began the process by framing out an area between two bookshelves we already had placed along a space in our basement where we wanted a wall to be located. This wall would section off part of our family room from other areas of the basement. He made sure to leave a large enough space between the middle studs to accommodate an electric fireplace insert. He was not concerned about stud spacing because this is essentially a faux wall. Prior to the wall being built, we had an old curtain hiding the furnace and workshop behind it, so this step in the process was a welcome improvement. He then added horizontal furring strips and bead board to the framing to complete the wall. We used painters tape to figure out how big we wanted the fireplace to be on the wall. This proved to be extremely helpful as we found ourselves moving the tape multiple times before we finally decided on a size. It was at this time that Jason cut out a 22 1/2'' wide by 19 1/2'' high portion of the beadboard so that we could insert the electric fireplace. The bottom of this cut started about 2 1/4'' off of the floor to allow the hearth to slip underneath. We bought the fireplace insert at Menards when it was on sale. The brand is Chimney Free. To make the hearth, Jason bought a piece of 3/4'' stock pine which he cut to 60'' long by 12'' deep. He used a round over bit to route the edge of the top on three sides. This softened the edge and gave it a more finished look. To elevate it off of the ground, he used 3/4'' thick stock that was 1 1/2'' wide. He braced it all along the inside with scrap pieces to make it nice and sturdy. The total length of the wood underneath is 59'' long and 11 1/2'' deep and is mitered at the corners. These pieces are smaller than the actual dimensions of the hearth top so they could be set back from the edge by 1/2'' creating a shadow line. Again, he glued and pocket screwed these pieces to the hearth top. Jason filled nail holes, sanded, and cleaned up the hearth. He made sure it was free of scratches and knicks because our desire was to stain it a dark color. We used Minwax Stainable Wood Filler to fill in any holes. We used Jacobean stain and a wipe-on Poly, both by Minwax. He only stained the top and would later paint the sides of the hearth white. To make the legs of the fireplace, Jason glued and pocket screwed three pieces of 3/4'' stock pine boards together. The dimensions of the front board are 46 1/2'' by 5 1/2'' and the dimensions of the two side boards are 46 1/2'' by 3 1/2''. For the horizontal rectangular piece between the two legs, he used both pine and Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF). We chose to use MDF for this larger section because it is stable and has a nice smooth surface that easily accepts paint. He cut the piece of MDF to 37'' by 15''. He then attached four pine boards to the back of the MDF to give the middle section the same depth as the two legs. He used 3/4'' stock that was 3 1/2'' wide. He cut two pieces to 37'' and two pieces to 13 1/2''. This is the top portion of the surround, and goes between the legs. Part of this section will later be hidden with moulding. This section was glued and pocket screwed together as well. He then attached the middle section of the surround to both legs by screwing them together using 1 1/4'' construction screws. The work pieces were held together evenly using clamps while fastening them together. This is what the horizontal piece looks like when connected to the legs. In the photo there is a scrap piece of wood on the top. The next phase was to complete the mantel and moulding at the top. To complete the mantel top, Jason routed the edge of a piece of 3/4'' pine that was 59'' long by 10 1/4'' deep. He routed three sides of this piece and placed the routed edge down leaving the top completely flat. He left a bead detail while routing to give the top more interest. He then secured the top to the legs and the horizontal piece of the surround using 1 1/4'' construction screws. He then wrapped the top of the surround with a piece of inverted base molding and a piece of crown moulding. We chose to use the inverted base molding to make the crown look more substantial. The base molding was purchased at Menards and the crown moulding, which was 5 1/4'' wide was purchased at The Home Depot. After being properly placed, it was nailed to the surround. He left the top mantel and moulding 1/4'' long on the back side to accommodate a 1/4'' piece of MDF that we used for the entire back. This covered the beadboard and gave the area right around the firebox a nice clean look. You can see this piece on the pictures below. He also wrapped the bottom of the legs with left over pieces of base moulding. Again, he left only the outside pieces 1/4'' longer to accommodate the back piece of MDF. We then added some moulding to the front horizontal piece to add some detail to the front of the surround. In the picture below, you can see the piece of MDF that covers the entire back of the surround and goes directly around the firebox. It looks loose in the picture because it is not yet secured to the legs. Eventually it would be secured using 1 1/4'' construction screws. The dimensions of the entire back are 48'' wide by 46 1/2'' tall. Like the beadboard, it too had to be cut to make way for the fireplace insert. There is a 22 1/2'' wide by 19 1/2'' tall rectangle cut out of the bottom to facilitate this. Below is the entire piece before we painted it. To prepare the entire piece for painting, Jason filled in all nail holes with Minwax Stainable Wood Filler and the joints where all the components of the fireplace came together with DAP Dynaflex 230 Premium Indoor/Outdoor Sealant. He also sanded and made sure that the piece was clean and free of debris that could make painting difficult. Here are the dimensions for the entire fireplace. Jason painted the entire fireplace white using Olympic semi-gloss. He also painted the front and sides of the hearth that we did not stain. Here is the final product. Don't mind the wonky pictures. Apparently it is difficult for me to photograph a dark basement. We are pretty thankful to finally have a fireplace in our home! It not only adds character but some extra heat in our chilly basement family room. If you'd like, you can check back tomorrow. I'll be posting about my first fall mantel decorating experience ever! I'm just a little bit excited... I'm linking up to some of my most favorite blogs: Home Stories A to Z Miss Mustard Seed Serenity Now Tatertots and Jello
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Beautiful Glass-Fiber Reinforced Concrete Mantel with filler pieces! This a non-combustible, handmade fireplace surround that has filler pieces you cut to size and simple installation. Hand Cast in a recycled mold using natural products including sand, cement, and glass fiber. The shelf is deep enough for decorations, with modern design elements that are trending in homes worldwide. Hearth options available also. Multiple color options include White, Grey, Charcoal, and Cream to match any interior or exterior design plan. Made in America Dimensions: Small - 72"w X 58"h X 13"d Medium - 78"w X 60"h X 13"d Large - 84"w X 60"h X 13"d Mantel Includes: * 4 filler panels of matching material and color that can be cut during installation to fit your space. * Any of our standard stone colors * FREE LTL shipping with Curbside delivery to a Freight accessible address This fireplace mantel is available in 8 designer colors. 5”x5” color samples are available to purchase – Link to Purchase Samples - https://www.etsy.com/shop/StoneMountainCasting?section_id=20540800 Link to Installation Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvBGS6OIZUE Product Features • Lightweight Cast Stone • Cast Stone Mantels have the look and feel of real stone and travertine without the added expense and weight. • Variations in color and texture that captures the true essence of natural stone. • Preparation and installation are much easier and less costly than traditional solid stone • Special wall and floor reinforcement is not necessary • Non-combustible • Fire resistant and allows for zero clearance from combustible material (no space required between firebox and this Precast Stone material or surround facing), making it the perfect choice for gas or wood fireplaces. • 8 Week Lead Time • 3 Year Warranty • Made in the USA Included 4 Filler Panels are used to bridge the gap between the firebox or insert opening and the fireplace surround. You can also use other materials such as marble, granite or tile to fill the area. Any questions please contact us at Stone Mountain Castings! Direct Line: 801-495-9797 Website: https://stonemt.net/
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Beautiful Glass-Fiber Reinforced Concrete Mantel with filler pieces! This a non-combustible, handmade fireplace surround that has filler pieces you cut to size and simple installation. Hand Cast in a recycled mold using natural products including sand, cement, and glass fiber. The shelf is deep enough for decorations, with modern design elements that are trending in homes worldwide. Hearth options available also. Multiple color options include White, Grey, Charcoal, and Cream to match any interior or exterior design plan. Made in North America Dimensions: Small - 72"w X 62 1/4"h X 12"d Medium - 78"w X 64 1/4"h X 12"d Large - 84"w X 64 1/4"h X 12"d Mantel Includes: * 4 filler panels of matching material and color that can be cut during installation to fit your space. * Any of our standard stone colors * FREE LTL shipping with Curbside delivery to a Freight accessible address This fireplace mantel is available in 8 designer colors. 5”x5” color samples are available to purchase – Link to Purchase Samples - https://www.etsy.com/shop/StoneMountainCasting?section_id=20540800 Link to Installation Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvBGS6OIZUE Product Features • Lightweight Cast Stone • Cast Stone Mantels have the look and feel of real stone and travertine without the added expense and weight. • Variations in color and texture that captures the true essence of natural stone. • Preparation and installation are much easier and less costly than traditional solid stone • Special wall and floor reinforcement is not necessary • Non-combustible • Fire resistant and allows for zero clearance from combustible material (no space required between firebox and this Precast Stone material or surround facing), making it the perfect choice for gas or wood fireplaces. • 8-10 Week Lead Time • 1 Year Structural Warranty • Made in North America Included 4 Filler Panels are used to bridge the gap between the firebox or insert opening and the fireplace surround. You can also use other materials such as marble, granite or tile to fill the area. Color Matched Caulking is included to fill seams and finish installation. Any questions please contact us at Stone Mountain Castings! Direct Line: 801-495-9797 x300
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This solid pine mantel is made to order and will ship within one week of purchase. SELECT "learn more" SO YOU CAN PROPERLY ORDER THE PERFECT PIECE. Please message the shop with any questions before you order. SIZE Face and Depth: This mantel will have a 8" face and be 8" deep. For other face and depth sizes, please search our shop. Length: This mantel will be 76" long. If your mantel needs to be shorter, include what length you need in the "NOTE TO SELLER" at checkout. If your mantel needs to be longer, find a listing in our shop for a longer piece. Essentially, length cannot be added without an additional charge, but length can be taken off. We can custom make any size, so if you do not see one that works for you, please message the shop for a quote. Weight: The approximate weight for a mantel with these dimensions is 83 pounds. CORBELS This listing does NOT include corbels. Corbels can be purchased separately. Some listings include corbels with the mantel. COLOR The mantel stain is offered in 5 color choices. Each color option is included in the listing photos. Colors may vary slightly depending on the beam itself, since no two beams have exactly the same qualities. We use a tinted satin finish polyurethane which is the least sheen that is available in a poly. If you would like to see the colors in person and on a pine sample, we have sample sets available for purchase. Unfinished beams are available in our shop as well. MOUNTING Read below for different options for mounting your mantel. See listing photos for examples. Straps: If you are mounting a mantel where the stone hasn’t been laid yet, steel straps are recommended. The straps will not be visible once the stonework is complete. Straps can be selected when adding the mantel to your cart. These straps are pre-drilled with holes every 2 inches and should be screwed to the back of the beam, with one hole extending below the beam and 2 to 3 holes extending above the beam. We suggest that you use one strap per 25 pounds (i.e.: 4 straps for a 100 pound beam). Locate the wood framing on the wall and attach straps using 3 or 3 1/2 inch screws. To keep from burying your mantel in the stone, you can build out the back of your mantel by securing a board to the back. Pick a board size that works best for the depth of your stone. Then attach the straps to the board and mount as described above. This allows more of the beam to protrude above your fireplace. The stonework then goes around the mounted mantel. Notched Back: This is the optimal option for mounting mantels on brick or drywall. Notching is a $45 charge and can be selected when adding the mantel to your cart. The back of your beam will be notched according to the face height: 6” faces will have 3 1/2” tall by 1 1/2” deep notch; 8” faces will have 5” tall by 1 1/2” deep notch. To mount a mantel with a notched back, locate where you want your mantel to rest on your wall and mount your board. Once you receive your mantel, we recommend measuring the notch and fitting your board before mounting the board to the wall. The entire weight of the beam will be on the board, so be sure that it is well secured. For brick or any masonry use mason screws and construction glue to mount the board on the wall. Place your mantel on the board and screw from the top of your mantel down into the board. We suggest using 3 to 4 screws from the top and 2 screws from the bottom up. IMPORTANT NOTE These mantels are made of new pine beams that have been air dried for a minimum of 4 months. Some additional drying will occur as the mantel is acclimated to your home temperature and completes the drying process. At this time, there may be some checking, which is natural as the mantel dries. This in no way affects the stability or the integrity of the mantel. If checking occurs, we offer a touch up stain for your convenience to cover any “fresh” wood that may show. Please contact us and we can ship this out to you at no cost.
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Custom made Mantel Surround. Please visit southernstonecrafters.com for more info SHIPPING AND DELIVERY: BEFORE PURCHASING, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR SHIPPING QUOTE. Cast stone fireplace will made to your dimensions. This price is for standard firebox opening size (up to 42'' W x 30''H) Hearth is additional $500 Material: cast stone (crashed limestone) Please visit southernstonecrafters.com for more pictures and styles For delivery and all other inquiries please call (770)870-0066 It can also be picked up at our shop in GA - Gainesville Shipping: All orders are shipped by truck in a crate . The average is $500 to lower 48. But it could be less or more depending on how remote your location is and our shop is in metro Atlanta, GA. WE DO NOT SHIP internationally
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