To make my diy built in cabinets around my fireplace a reality i measured and planned it all out.
Diy built in cabinets around fireplace.
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Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.
I planned out my cabinets very carefully to be 20 5 x 32 x 29 5.
Now that the drywall was finished it was time to build the cabinets.
Because the cabinets are assembled in sections they are easier to handle and fit through all doorways.
Glue and nail the shelves into the desired places.
The intricacy of the renovation goes assembling the flat pack is the simplest part.
Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together.
J also added beads around the fireplace opening which will be covered by the fireplace overhang and tile.
I couldn t even believe how much this built in changed the whole feel of the space.
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.
Attach the back of the unit by nailing into the sides and shelves.
The depth of the walls on either side of the fireplace isn t very deep so the shelves and cabinets of the built ins are only 12 inches deep and 14 high.
In the end you have to pick the best materials and equipment for accomplishing all your objectives.
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My jaw literally dropped when the painting was all done.