Diy Built In Cabinets Around Fireplace

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Diy built in cabinets around fireplace.

Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle. Attach the back of the unit by nailing into the sides and shelves. I had been wanting to build a bookcase around our fireplace ever since we built this house nearly 20 years ago but there was always some other project that took priority. I caulked and filled nail holes and sanded.

Because the cabinets are assembled in sections they are easier to handle and fit through all doorways. I planned out my cabinets very carefully to be 20 5 x 32 x 29 5. Glue and nail the shelves into the desired places. Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together.

Jun 7 2020 explore carole edwards s board fireplace cabinet ideas on pinterest. 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. See more ideas about fireplace fireplace built ins shelves around fireplace.

To make my diy built in cabinets around my fireplace a reality i measured and planned it all out. Then i spent the next week painting painting painting. The build fireplace built ins the fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time. The space i had on either side of the mantel was about 69 wide and 23 deep.