In the end you have to pick the best materials and equipment for accomplishing all your objectives.
Built in cabinets around fireplace diy.
Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.
Martie s fireplace proved to be a true challenge.
Jun 14 2015 explore dana hamilton schmutz s board built ins around fireplace on pinterest.
Then i spent the next week painting painting painting.
Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together.
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The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time.
I caulked and filled nail holes and sanded.
The space i had on either side of the mantel was about 69 wide and 23 deep.
Painting the diy built in cabinets around the fireplace.
After all the woodwork was done and i also finished off the board and batten around the rest of the room i got everything ready for painting.
Glue and nail the shelves into the desired places.
I planned out my cabinets very carefully to be 20 5 x 32 x 29 5.
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Attach the back of the unit by nailing into the sides and shelves.