DIY Electric Fireplace Surround With Mantle (Walk-through)

This is a video showing how I installed an electric fireplace. This video is not sponsored. Product links are Amazon and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Fireplace:
Antarctic Star 60 Inch Electric Fireplace https://amzn.to/3IECODz
DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX* Cordless Drill Combo Kit https://amzn.to/435XAEo

TV:
TCL 65-inch Class 4-Series 4K UHD HDR Smart Roku TV https://amzn.to/3ol8F5v


Tools used:
DEWALT 20V MAX* Cordless Drill Combo Kit, 2-Tool (DCK287D1M1) https://amzn.to/45E7YFc
FastCap PSSR16 16 FastPad Standard Reverse Measuring Tape https://amzn.to/3MwoC0L
FastCap PMS-12 12-foot Metric/Standard Measuring Tape https://amzn.to/3Owv2Q1
RIDGID 6 Gal. Portable Electric Pancake Air Compressor https://amzn.to/3BOZjlA
Kreg KPHJ720 Pocket-Hole Jig 720 https://amzn.to/3MSml19
Straight Claw Hammer with Smooth Face https://amzn.to/423WQyb
DEWALT 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw https://amzn.to/43l2eOG
DEWALT Miter Saw https://amzn.to/433ZPIb
RIDGID 18-Gauge 2-1/8 in. Brad Nailer https://amzn.to/3WsQIys
DEWALT Table Saw https://amzn.to/3MwEn7J

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Layout Calculator Link:
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Electric Fireplace Surround Measurements and supplies

Frame:
Width- 82 3/8 inches
Hight- 86 inches
Bottom of Fireplace is 12 1/8 inches from ground
Top of fireplace is 28 5/8 inches from ground
Cripples (studs not full hight of wall) cut to fit

Supply list for frame:
14- 2x4x8
One box of 3 1/2 inch deck screws
One box of 2 1/2 inch pocket hole screws

Finish material:
One sheet of plywood cut 47 1/4 inches (width)
One sheet of plywood cut 35 1/2 inches (width)
Remainder of second sheet of plywood cut into two 5 inch strips
Trim and battens cut to fit
One gallon of black paint

Supply list for finish:
Two sheets 1/4 inch sanded plywood
Two 1x10x 8ft pine board
One 1x6x 8ft pine board
18 ga 1 1/2 inch brad nails
Wood Glue

Mantel:
Two 1x6x 8ft common pine board
One 1x6x 8ft common pine board (high grade)
One pint wood stain
18 ga 1 1/2 inch brad nails
Two 2 inch wood screws