Evgeniy Sedov
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Photos of exquisite interiors of apartments or houses, the main decoration of which is a decorative fireplace, have won many hearts of connoisseurs of comfort and beauty. Creating the same interesting art object at home or in the country will not be difficult. Designers have come up with many ways to arrange an original hearth, using inexpensive materials and possessing minimal skills.
A full-fledged hearth with a chimney, firebox, and real live fire is a luxury not available to everyone. The designers suggested that an imitation fireplace would look very advantageous in home interior. Such a decorative object can be not only simple decoration, but also a functional piece of furniture - a shelf for books, CDs, home photos.
Dreaming of a home fire, you can create an artificial fireplace with your own hands or purchase a finished product. Simple decorative solution– electric false fireplace in the interior, it can be purchased at any store household appliances. An electric fireplace is suitable for rooms that require additional heating. The eco-fireplace looks interesting; it uses ethanol with the addition of bioethanol to create an even flame without smoke or soot. Bio-fireplaces are very popular in interiors; not only floor-mounted fireplaces are used, but also tabletop and wall-mounted eco-fireplaces.
Ready-made bio-electrical devices, although they look attractive, do not always suit the interior, and are not affordable for everyone. Interesting solution- decorative fireplaces made of plasterboard. A custom false hearth will transform your living room without spending a lot of money. Another important advantage: you can decorate the original building in any style, using stone, brick, wood, or forging.
First you should prepare a drawing in life size to calculate the dimensions of the structure, individual elements. Will be needed, except plasterboard sheets, metal profiles, screws for metal. Step-by-step instructions will help you implement the project:
When you want to create an inexpensive but effective decoration on the eve of New Year's holidays, a decorative fireplace made of cardboard will ideally fulfill this role, especially if you take care of the decoration: garlands, New Year's boots, candles. You need to prepare:
Having estimated the dimensions of the future object and prepared a drawing, you can start working:
If there are materials left over from the renovation, it’s worth trying to make a decorative fireplace from polystyrene foam. You will get an inexpensive imitation of a fireplace in an apartment if you do everything correctly:
A false fireplace made of wood will be durable and functional. An accurate drawing will help to avoid mistakes and unnecessary waste of material. The frame is made from wooden beam with a cross section of 40x40 mm, plywood is used for cladding. Having some experience in carpentry, such an object can be made in a few evenings:
What is a fireplace without a mesmerizing flame? You can simulate a fire in a fireplace with your own hands different ways. The simplest solution is to install lighting using a “Candle” lamp or LED strip. An interesting effect will be obtained if you perform a composition for which you need:
The sequence of work is as follows:
There are other ways to depict artificial fire in a fireplace - both expensive and budget ones. For example, it is not difficult to simulate fire using a hologram, for which you need to purchase a picture of a flame depicted in three-dimensional format. Having installed the picture in the firebox, you need to install lighting using halogen or LED bulbs. The 3D image, skillfully illuminated with flickering light, will enhance the feeling that a live fire is burning
Using an LED strip or garland for illumination, you can lay out a picturesque pyramid of firewood in the firebox, masking the lighting between them. Online stores sell special artificial firewood for fireplaces made of plastic and ceramics. You just need to connect such elements to the power supply, and they will be beautifully illuminated from the inside with built-in light bulbs.
A false fireplace with candles looks cozy in the interior. When arranging it, it is important to remember fire safety. Thick candles are installed in the firebox lined with non-combustible materials. Compositions made from candles look especially advantageous. different heights. It's nice to light the lights winter evenings, their flickering light creates a special atmosphere of warmth and love.
Creating a false fireplace – exciting activity, even women can implement such a project. The main thing is to study the advice of experts, think carefully about the design and take care of fire safety if you plan to use live fire. The videos will help you understand the basic principles of constructing a decorative fireplace from different materials.
A fireplace with burning wood is an object from books and films that can rarely be seen in someone’s home. real life. This pleasure is expensive, and besides, installing a real fireplace in an apartment is almost impossible. But for those who really want to have such a home, there is an alternative - DIY decorative fireplaces.
In order to make decorative fireplaces for an apartment, it is not necessary to have special skills and experience, the main thing is to use your imagination and have several on hand construction tools and materials.
It can become the main decoration of any room, but it is very important that it matches the main interior. Therefore, before you start making a fireplace, you should choose the style in which the fireplace will be made.
For It is better to make a square-shaped fireplace. You can decorate it with bas-reliefs and stucco, you can also use artificial stones that imitate precious stones. It is better to make the lining of such a fireplace from brick or marble tiles.
For a country style interior, it is better to use rough materials. In this case, the imitation of a home should look as simple as possible; decorative elements are not welcome.
For a room decorated in Art Nouveau style, a decorative fireplace made, for example, from reflective materials is suitable. And a fireplace will fit perfectly into the high-tech style unusual shape With sharp corners, decorated with mirror elements.
Fake fireplace can be made from plasterboard - this material is sold in any hardware store and it's not very expensive.
For the base of the fireplace you will need metallic profile.
In addition, you must purchase:
Step one.
First of all, you need to draw a sketch of the fireplace on a reduced scale on a regular sheet of paper. Then you need to find a suitable wall in the house, make necessary calculations and mark the places where the base of the fireplace will go. If the fireplace is located in a corner, you will first have to completely assemble the base and only then install it; in other cases, you can assemble the frame directly on the wall.
Step two.
It is necessary to cut the metal profile based on the marks on the wall, and then assemble the back wall of the fireplace. The base must be secured with self-tapping screws. It is better to fasten the frame to the wall using dowel nails.
Step three.
Gradually you need to assemble the base completely - for this it is better to check the drawing, otherwise you can get confused in the calculations and the fireplace will turn out uneven. To make the fireplace stable, you need to make jumpers every thirty centimeters. If the fireplace has an arch-shaped top, you need to make cuts on the sides of the profile and only then give it the shape of an arc.
Step four.
Now you can move on to cutting the drywall. To do this, it is better to use a hacksaw or jigsaw, but if you don’t have such tools, you can arm yourself with a regular knife. Before cutting, you need to measure each side of the base so that you don’t have to cut off excess parts later on the finished fireplace. You can screw the parts to the base using 25mm self-tapping screws. The base for the decorative fireplace is ready.
A plasterboard fireplace can be painted or covered decorative tiles. Based on what the cladding will be, you need to properly prepare the plasterboard base.
If decorative fireplace will be painted, you need to tighten the screws well so that the caps do not stick out. It is also worth remembering that first the base must be coated with a primer, then putty, and only then paint.
If the base will be covered with tiles, then you should proceed from the recommendations that are written on the glue box. Under no circumstances should you rub the seams right away - this work must be done after a day, during which time the glue will have time to dry.
A decorative fireplace will also need a shelf - you can purchase a regular one wooden board or a stair tread at a hardware store.
Plasterboard fireplace- durable design. Therefore, you can give it a natural effect using ordinary building materials.
For example, the firebox can be covered with tiles, artificial bricks or mirror panels.
The top of the fireplace can also be decorated, or you can install a shelf that will definitely hold several books, candles or figurines. You can also attach a decorative metal fence to this fireplace.
Another material that is suitable for creating a simple decorative fireplace with your own hands is cardboard. To make the imitation of a home fire stable, it is better to use a cardboard box from some household appliance.
In addition to the box, you will need a knife, a ruler, a pencil, scissors, a large stapler and construction tape. To decorate the fireplace, you can use wallpaper with a brick wall pattern..
Step one.
First you need to draw a sketch of the fireplace, then you need to draw the future fireplace on the box.
Step two.
The excess parts of the box must be cut off, then you need to secure the future fireplace with a stapler and seal all the joints of the cardboard base with construction tape.
Step three.
Using a special or regular knife, you need to cut out the firebox for the fireplace. You can cut out only the top and sides of the firebox, then fold the cardboard inside the box to create a shelf. It is also better to secure it with construction tape.
Step four.
The finished base can be attached to the wall at this stage. You can use double-sided construction tape for this.
Step five.
After this, you need to cut the wallpaper and paste over the fireplace. If you don't want to mess around, you can use self-adhesive film and brick pattern, but the wallpaper will look more natural.
Step six.
Now you can decorate the top of the fireplace - to do this, you can cut out a shelf from cardboard or purchase decorative elements from foam plastic.
People who have construction skills can do decorative brick fireplace- however, in an apartment it is better to lay out a small fireplace, or just a frame for it, from real bricks.
Also popular wooden fireplaces. You can also make them yourself. But for those who do not have experience working with wood, this method of creating a home is not suitable.
The basis for a decorative fireplace can be, for example, old chest of drawers- but you will also have to attach boards and other wooden elements that will need to be processed. So this method of creating a decorative fireplace is also suitable for people who know how to work with wood.
DIY decorative fireplaces It’s not that difficult to do, it’s much more difficult to figure out how to make an imitation of fire.
One of the expensive ways is to buy a special electrical appliance, which will display an image of burning wood, and also produce a crackling noise corresponding to this process.
You can also depict fire, as in the fairy tale “Pinocchio”. That is, you can simply stick a picture of burning logs on a decorative fireplace. It is better that the pattern is small and located on the back surface of the firebox.
In addition, a fake fireplace can be decorated with light bulbs or New Year's garland. A garland wound around real firewood will look interesting - this method is suitable for a plasterboard fireplace.
For a plasterboard fireplace, you can also make a mirrored firebox and put regular candles there. The flame will reflect beautifully and create a cozy atmosphere.
Another interesting option is to put an ordinary small table lamp and seal the firebox with a translucent film of yellow or orange color. In this case, you need to figure out where to hide the wire so that the lamp can be turned on and off as needed.
If your decorative fireplace does not have room to place any items, you can place a few treated logs in front of the fireplace and place beautiful candlesticks on them.
It should, first of all, please the eye, so it is not necessary to decorate it with firewood and place a poker next to it. Designers offer many original ideas.
There is always a clock near a real fireplace; it either hangs above the hearth or stands on the mantelpiece. If there is a decorative fireplace at home, interior decorators suggest installing a clock in a niche or firebox. Such a fireplace with a clock will definitely attract attention.
Give the fireplace unusual look You can also use several shelves installed in a niche. You can put small figurines, candles or boxes with some little things on them.
As a rule, people read near fireplaces, so you can decorate a fireplace with a square-shaped firebox good books. The niche can be completely filled with your favorite books in bright covers - it looks very unusual.
You can also decorate a decorative fireplace using paintings or photographs. Small frames can be hung around the perimeter of the fireplace, and large frames can be beautifully placed in a niche.
The beauty of the flame of fire enchants and attracts. You can look at it without stopping for hours. And you rarely meet a person who would not dream of installing a fireplace in their home. But what to do if you live in an apartment and you can’t install a fireplace in it? This is where a decorative fireplace made of plasterboard will come to the rescue.
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Decorative fireplaces are becoming more and more popular every day. If they used to emphasize their wealth, now they are a common decorative element. This is because such fireplaces bring harmony to the home and have a number of positive aspects.
And these are just the main advantages of installing a false fireplace at home.
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If you decide to install a flash fireplace in your home, then first you need to determine the location. The choice of its location is very important so that you can qualitatively create the illusion that the fireplace is quite real.
You should not place the fireplace in places where it will interfere. For example, near cabinets, doors and radiators. Not only will this make the installation job more difficult, but the fireplace may be damaged later.
To make a decorative fireplace yourself, you will need some skills in working with drywall, the ability and desire to create, and, of course, a tool.
First you need to make drawings. First, draw a diagram of the location of the future fireplace, or even several, and then draw the fireplace in two projections, add all the necessary dimensions. It is better to make a life-size drawing so that it can be easily tried on the wall. We develop the sketch down to the smallest detail so that you don’t have to redo anything later.
Based on the drawing, we make a model of the future fireplace from cardboard boxes or polystyrene foam. It is necessary to create all the details of the fireplace and install them with tape where you plan to place this decorative element. Carry out the layout carefully, completely in accordance with the design, in order to analyze errors in advance and eliminate them.
Let's move on to the construction of the structure. During construction we will need:
Initially, we transfer all the details of the future fireplace onto sheets of drywall and cut it out using a grinder. We mark all parts of the fireplace on the wall, use a building level to maintain a clear horizontal and vertical line. We install guides on the wall where we plan to place the false fireplace. We do this using a hammer drill and dowels.
If you are not planning to install a false chimney and are thinking of organizing a shelf at the top for photographs and figurines, then you need to immediately strengthen the side posts to ensure the reliability of the structure. Run a cable with electricity into the structure so that you can then insert and connect an electric fireplace or LCD TV into the portal. You can assemble the frame separately, and only then install it on the wall. This option is more convenient if your fireplace is located near a wall.
Now we cover the frame with plasterboard. We do everything carefully, remembering that a deviation of a few millimeters can distort the entire picture and will not make it possible to fill the portal in the future. If the cladding of a false fireplace is supposed to be massive and heavy, then it is necessary to cover the future fireplace with two layers of plasterboard. Sheets of plasterboard with a thickness of at least 1.2 cm are suitable for lining the fireplace.
Next we move on to the putty. To do this, it is necessary to sand the edges of the drywall, prime and fill the fireplace completely. We also produce putty inside and outside. We use tape and perforated corners to connect the sheets together so that the grout holds well and the surface becomes perfectly flat.
The next stage is finishing the false fireplace. You can decorate it with any material. Tiles, artificial stone, gypsum finishing, granite, marble, just painting and much more are suitable here. It all depends on your imagination and stylistic decision rooms in general.
But first you need to finish the inside of the decorative fireplace, especially if a heating device will be installed in it. In this case, thermal insulation is necessary. We trim the portal with magnesite and cover it with foil on top. Such a layer will reflect heat and will not allow the inner walls of the fireplace to heat up.
If heating device is not provided for in a false fireplace, then the inside can be decorated with a mirror.
If the fireplace is decorated with artificial stone or marble, then Finishing work can be omitted as putty. In this case, you just need to prime the drywall and then glue the stone special glue. Let the glue dry well and treat all the seams between the stone with a special grout.
Another great way to finish a plasterboard fireplace is decorative plaster. We apply it to the fireplace and, without waiting for the coating to dry, use a spatula to imitate brickwork.
Can be pasted over decorative film, choosing a suitable drawing. A huge selection of textures will make your fireplace unique.
After finishing the fireplace, it is necessary to decorate it. To do this, we use various columns, stucco moldings, and moldings. This decor will give artificial fireplace naturalness and completeness.
On top part fireplace, you can install a decorative shelf, install an electric fireplace or a TV in the firebox.
The design of a decorative fireplace can be executed in any stylistic solution, and it can be equipped in different ways. What you fill the portal by the false fireplace with will determine the function of this decorative element.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to install a fireplace in the apartment that will work fully. Owners of private houses are luckier from this point of view - a fireplace can become a reality, especially if you plan it at the stage of designing the house. But if you really want to decorate your interior with a fireplace, then a decorative fireplace will be a worthy alternative. Moreover, you can make it yourself, and then your interior will be truly unique and inimitable.
Building a decorative fireplace doesn't really require any special skills. All you need is some time, a few construction tools and materials. As a rule, every owner has tools, but today you can also use rental services. And there will be no difficulties at all with the materials, since their selection in specialized stores is very large.
What the fireplace will ultimately look like depends on general style premises. If the room is designed in a classic style, then a square fireplace with stucco or bas-reliefs would be appropriate. It can be finished with marble or brick tiles.
If the room is made in the Art Nouveau style, then reflective materials can be used for decoration. For high-tech, it is recommended to pay attention to the shape of the fireplace - there may be non-standard acute-angled shapes and mirror trim. Today, country style in interiors is quite popular. Its signs are naturalness and simplicity, therefore the materials required are simple and even rough. Decoration with decorative elements in country style is not acceptable.
When choosing material for a decorative fireplace, it is better to be guided by the degree of complexity of its processing and installation. You can of course use wood, brick or even stones. However, for an apartment such a design may be too cumbersome. Drywall offers great opportunities when working. We suggest considering the option of making a decorative fireplace from this material.
Drywall today is an accessible and relatively inexpensive material. In addition, it is very easy to process, and installation of plasterboard structures is not particularly difficult.
To work you will need:
Let's take a step-by-step look at the process of making a decorative fireplace:
Plasterboard facing can be very different- from painting to tiling. It all depends on the style you choose for the fireplace. Drywall itself is a very versatile material and makes it possible to improvise.
If you are going to paint, then Special attention Pay attention to the screw caps - they should be tightened well so that they do not stick out. In addition, you should prepare the surface for painting - prime it, cover it with putty and only then apply paint.
If you will be using tiles, follow the instructions for the brand of adhesive you choose. Do not forget that grouting is carried out only one day after laying the tiles. During this time, the glue will have time to dry well.
You can use other materials for finishing - it all depends on your imagination and interior design.
How to make a decorative fireplace “burn”?
When creating a fireplace, we, of course, want it to add coziness to the room, and imitation flames can be a solution to this problem. Today, devices are offered for sale that can be placed inside a decorative fireplace, and they will transmit the image of burning wood and even the characteristic crackling sound.
But you can approach this issue more creatively. For example, make the back wall of the fireplace mirrored and place logs and candles in front of it. More interesting idea- place a lamp inside and cover the firebox niche with translucent film. If the film is yellow or orange, it will create a warm glow effect.
There are actually many variations. And we are sure that such a decorative fireplace will become a magnificent decoration of any interior!
The article is intended to help the reader understand how to make a decorative fireplace. Below are different types of materials, and two step-by-step master classes are offered.
For ease of reading, the article is divided into several chapters:
In conclusion it is stated short review for the most popular models of ready-made fireplaces.
In a classic interior
Several decades ago, the fireplace served as a source of heating in the house; for a long time, wood and coal were burned in it to heat the room. Now there is no need for it - more modern and ergonomic heating systems they left him no chance to compete, making him a relic of the past.
Decorative fireplace in the living room interior The need for such visualization of heat still exists in humans. Not every house and apartment allows the installation of a fireplace, so decorative false fireplaces have come to the rescue. It will not give a completely natural smell and fire, but it can create a pleasant atmosphere of comfort in the room.
Important: False fireplaces have no restrictions on their use - they can be installed in absolutely any room. Store the lineup has a huge number of proposals that are used indoors and on verandas or gazebos.
In a big house A decorative portal for a fireplace is made from a wide range of materials:
In black Drywall consists of pressed sheets of gypsum, fastened with strong cardboard on the sides. The material is used in construction, it is perfect for making a decorative fireplace from plasterboard with your own hands (false fireplace). It is used in the construction of partitions in apartments and private houses, and in the installation of ceilings.
In a painted room The main advantages of a decorative portal for a fireplace made of plasterboard include:
Drywall is cut with an ordinary stationery knife and secured with screws. The surface can be puttied and painted with any paint, and if handled correctly, structures made from it are almost eternal.
In the bedroom Important: Light weight will allow you to make a fireplace without weight restrictions. The plasterboard frame is lightweight and will not create any pressure on the supporting elements of the floor and walls. The low cost results from the low cost of the sheet - 1 square meter costs 300-400 rubles, and Consumables cheap to build.
The disadvantages include:
If the surface protective layer is damaged, drywall quickly crumbles. Easily penetrated by hand or foot. You can get rid of this by tightly fastening the sheets and placing profiles more frequently, but this greatly damages the fireplace. Moisture quickly destroys plaster. Protect the sheets from any damp places.
Fireplace made of plaster Important: If the cut is incorrect or broken, the drywall will have to be completely replaced. It cannot be glued or twisted, because errors in calculations are costly.
Brick is a classic material for ordinary fireplaces - it is temperature resistant, durable and has a very noble appearance. For false fireplaces, such properties do not matter, but a decorative element from it allows you to decorate the room. Brick:
With decorative trim Indoors, brick is almost eternal. In rare cases, when the chosen brick was of extremely poor quality, it begins to crumble, but, in Lately This doesn't happen often. High-quality masonry does not allow water to pass through and will not fall apart even from the strongest blows.
Brick is quite convenient to lay - all you need is a little experience and fairly cheap tools. An ordinary decorative portal rarely requires any major design changes and is made in one day. Difficulties arise when working with used bricks, but for decorative elements we recommend using new ones.
The disadvantages include:
Decorative firewood for the fireplace High weight is the main thing negative property– the finished structure has a large mass, which puts pressure on the surrounding supports. This same quality also has a second disadvantage - you need a durable floor that can withstand future decoration.
Important: The cost is comparatively higher than other materials, taking into account that the walls of the structure are entirely made of brick.
Foam plastic is a foamed plastic material that is excellent material to make a decorative fireplace with your own hands. Polystyrene foam has a large number of applications - from insulating houses due to its low thermal conductivity to packaging equipment due to its softness. It is used as decoration in any area - it is flexible and easy to use.
The advantages include:
From foam plastic The foam sheet can be given any shape. It is processed with a knife and a hacksaw. Using grained sheets they create similar imitations of stucco or other decorative effects. The low weight is due to the peculiarity of the material - more than half of the volume is pores, due to which low weight is achieved with a large size.
Important: Polystyrene foam does not get wet - it repels water perfectly. In rare cases, grained foam breaks down when exposed to water - this happens due to the use of weak glue to hold the individual grains together.
In the red room Main disadvantages:
Most adhesives and paints melt it - the foam structure rapidly collapses under the influence of aerosols, nitrates and solvents. Paint the foam with water or acrylic paints and fasten it with special glue.
The fragility is due to the structure. A small impact is enough to break it. A decorative fireplace made from it will be quite brittle, which requires special care in handling. Light weight finished product will lead to the need for additional strengthening.
Decorative portal Important: We must remember - polystyrene foam, like other flammable plastic materials, ignites quite easily. Its combustion temperature is much lower than that of wood, which can lead to a fire if the temperature of the candle or heating elements is low.
Laminated wood particle board is a pressed mass of wood with additional protective coating. It is processed wood chips that are pressed and glued together high pressure. Lamination gives any appearance.
The main advantages of fireplace portals made of laminated chipboard include:
False fireplace in an interior made of chipboard Chipboard is similar to wood, therefore all the main advantages come from it. It is quite difficult to break, and it is quite convenient to place the slabs - you just need to cut them into required sizes and twist them together. The weight depends on the specific slab and its thickness, but to make a decorative fireplace with your own hands, use slabs of small thickness.
The main disadvantages are:
The adhesive used in the process of gluing boards is quite easily destroyed when exposed to water. Moisture extremely quickly destroys the connections between the chips, which becomes a big problem for finished design. Water enters through cut or chipped areas, which forces them to be additionally protected from environmental conditions.
In the interior of the room Laminate flooring is difficult to paint. It represents a polymer layer that is difficult to paint with alkyd, acrylic and water-based paints - they do not adhere to it and peel off as a film. laminated chipboard requires additional coverage for decoration.
Polyurethane contains a large number of materials - from liquid and viscous mixtures to completely solid plastics. The material is used in any construction process - a huge number of shapes and textures contribute to this. To make a false fireplace with your own hands, polyurethane is perfect.
Made from polyurethane On to the pros decorative portals for a false fireplace made of polyurethane include:
Polyurethane is not afraid of water - it does not get wet and does not lose its properties. It is used as waterproofing for various pipes, which constantly release condensation. It does not require maintenance - in extremely rare cases the surface becomes dirty.
A different structure allows you to paint it with absolutely any paint and not be limited in use various adhesives and aerosols. Polyurethane is resistant and can be used outdoors.
In a private house Main negative sides are:
Polyurethane only needs the fire of a match or a cigarette to melt - it is not much different from polyethylene in this regard. There are special reinforced sheets on sale, but their use is comparable in cost to more natural materials. For some types of false fireplaces this is important - an accidental spark from the wiring can burn half of the property.
Polyurethane fireplace option Light weight requires additional fastening of the structure, which is not always convenient, especially when the room already has a ready-made renovation. This is compensated for by the heavier filling.
Finishing is an individual decision. The fireplace is covered with decorative brick tiles or painted like lime or marble - the absence of real fire leaves a lot of room for imagination.
Idea: For brick fireplaces, it is permissible not to use finishing - the brick itself has natural look, but it is not difficult to complement it with painting or decorative elements.
White brick Most materials require additional processing before decoration - chipboard or polystyrene foam. Otherwise, various surface defects will be extremely noticeable and will spoil the appearance of the product.
The master class explains how to properly create a false fireplace with your own hands from plasterboard. Step-by-step instructions and photos are presented later in the article.
The main idea of the decorative fireplace is to create a kind of shelf for equipment and disguise various wires. Since there are no special requirements for it, it is used regular drywall, which will be attached to the frame.
For work you will need materials:
| Designation | View | Har-ka | Application | Cardboard color | Marking color | |
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| on the back side | on the front side | |||||
| GKL | Regular | – | Used in buildings and rooms with dry and normal conditions | grey | grey | blue |
| GKLO | With increased resistance to open flames | They differ from conventional ones by special reinforcing additives in the core material | grey | pink | red | |
| GKLV | Moisture resistant | Differs from conventional ones by using hydrophobic additives | It is used like conventional gypsum plasterboards, in rooms with high humidity with security exhaust ventilation and subject to protection front surface, for example: waterproofing, waterproof primers, paints, ceramic tiles | green | green | blue |
| GKLVO | Moisture-resistant with increased resistance to open flames | They differ from conventional ones in the combination of properties of GKLO and GKLV | green | green | red | |
Advice: The brick is selected to taste. Almost all of them have the same thickness and are distinguished by color and texture. The best option buy individual bricks - the plates may be large for a false fireplace, and they will have to be cut.
A fireplace countertop is optional. Instead, use any other material - the fireplace portal will not suffer from this. You will need wood for the back wall - it will be removable to provide easy access to the sockets hidden behind it.
Tools you will find useful:
You can’t leave out absolutely anything from the list of tools - they all represent the basic minimum, without which it will be impossible to do the job. A square and level are required in order to create smooth walls and surface - a crooked fireplace will look extremely unsightly.
The process of installing a portal for a decorative fireplace is divided into several steps, see step-by-step photo instructions:
 | 1. Work begins with the installation of the frame for the fireplace portal. To do this, assemble a base of four profiles. At this stage, narrow profiles are fixed as the bottom, into which transverse ones will subsequently be inserted. |
 | 2. The next step is to strengthen the vertical profiles. Cut their side parts to the required length, and screw the screws into a wide plane. |
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3. Attach the profiles for the main skin. They are fixed by analogy with the previous ones. |
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4. The floor is additionally reinforced with several horizontal profiles, which allow you to create a flat area for future decorative firewood for the fireplace. |
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5. The last step is to cover the horizontal elements and simulate a pipe that will hide the wires from the TV. |
The cladding will be made of plasterboard. Cut it exactly to size construction knife. Start doing this from any side, sequentially go through 3 layers - 2 layers of cardboard and plaster. For convenience, make a margin of 3-4mm, which will then be cut off with a knife.
The work starts from the ground up:
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6. After the horizontal part is attached, add one more vertical stripe on each side - they will provide a stronger foundation. |
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7. Next, we begin to sheathe the sides. All sheets are screwed on with screws. The length of the screws should not be too long (3 mm) - it is enough to simply secure the sheet in the profile. |
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8. The next step is to secure the front sheets. Make a curved sheet - it will serve as a ceiling for the “firebox” of the false fireplace. To do this, make shallow cuts on one side of the sheet - it will be screwed to the ceiling. |
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9. After that, screw the last sheets and proceed to the next step. |
TO finishing Do-it-yourself decorative fireplace made of plasterboard includes facing it with brick and securing the countertop. The tabletop is attached like a regular kitchen one - with latches. Decorating with bricks is done with special glue and a spatula. Start from the bottom level.
  | 10. We finish the transitions on the false fireplace with foam stucco molding, which is selected according to size. It is an ordinary plinth that is attached with glue. Finishing is done from the bottom up, which allows the bricks to be placed more densely. |
 | 11. Create a backsplash for the fireplace. Any sheet of not too thick plywood on which the brick will be placed is suitable for it. |
 | 12. The end of the finishing will be a narrow baseboard, which will create a narrow transition between the finishing and the countertop. |
As a final step, decorate the structure with logs, placing them in an imitation firebox. The upper shelf is used to install various equipment.
As part of the master class, we will tell you how to make a false fireplace with your own hands ( step-by-step instruction with photo attached) made of plywood, wooden blocks and mirrors. The dimensions of the finished structure are 1100 mm in height, 220 mm in depth and 900 mm in width.
The structure is made entirely of wood, with a mirror inserted on the back wall. The wall behind the fireplace will serve as it.
Materials you will need:
Plywood and bars are made from any wood - it is advisable that they be sanded in advance. There are no special requirements for the board, the main thing is that its surface is smooth. The dimensions of the mirror depend on the desired characteristics; 600x400 mm will be more than enough.
Tools you will need:
Assembling the frame is not very labor-intensive - all the main guides should be on the edges of the proposed sheets. It is advisable, before you start making a false fireplace with your own hands according to our step-by-step instructions with photos, to develop a rough drawing that will allow you to navigate the dimensions of the structure.
 | 1. The beams are fastened together with metal squares and wood screws - their strength is enough for the frame of a false fireplace. |
 | 2. Prepare horizontal guides for the shelves. They are attached as follows. |
 | 3. The shape of the squares does not matter - any that were on hand are used. The most important thing is leveling - use a level at all stages of frame assembly. After assembling the proposed frame, place the mirror. This is done with siding screws. |
At the last stage, it is not superfluous to cut the plywood. Accuracy is not so important - deviations of up to 2-4mm are permissible, since all joints will be covered with corners.
This stage of installation of a false fireplace can be carried out by any suitable paint. It is worth painting in a thin layer, after first removing the sheets of plywood from the frame - this will make it extremely difficult to stain the surrounding walls.
Advice: We recommend showing the texture of the wood after a thick coat in the following way: take any rag and rub it over the still wet paint. Part of the surface layer will transfer to the rag and expose the texture. Do not use felt or cotton fabric - it will leave a lot of lint on the surface.
After drying, attach all the sheets to the frame of the false fireplace portal.
4. Glue the sheets to the frame The decor for a false fireplace is considered to be corners that will hide cosmetic defects of plywood, different strips and construction materials. decorative panels. We recommend starting work from the corners.
 | 5. Thin wood splits when twisted with a screw, so before screwing in the corner, drill a hole in it with a drill slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw. |
 | 6. After this, the screw is tightened, attaching the corner. |
 | 7. A strip is attached to the top of the fireplace, to which the corners are screwed in advance. It allows you to hide the joint of plywood sheets. |
 | 8. For additional decor, it was purchased in the store construction panel. It has the appearance of stucco and is pre-painted. It is attached by screwing from the inside of the sheet. |
 | 9. After this, arrange the remaining decorative elements: candles, garlands or paintings. Place logs under the bottom shelf. |
Decorative fireplaces are taking over the home decor market in a big way. Ready solutions have the ability to be carried, and the main principle of operation is a system of mirrors with lamps and sound effects.
All offered fireplaces are divided into two functional groups:
Cozy atmosphere The first option plays a role not only decorative element, but also a heater - they are equipped with heating elements or other heaters, which, with the help of a fan system, allow you to heat the room. Do not purchase cheap Chinese solutions - they are dangerous for the apartment in terms of fire safety and place a large load on the electrical network. Take this into account, because often the heat from it becomes unnoticeable against the background of the electricity consumed.
The second option is completely decorative and has no benefit other than decorative effect for the premises. In such fireplaces they are used various systems fire imitation: from ordinary lamps and multi-colored patches to full-fledged screens, it all depends on the budget and imagination of the manufacturer.
With a mirror
Decorative firewood for the fireplace
In white tone
False fireplace in a Provence style interior
Country style
Modern classic
Decorative plasterboard
With candles
In the dining room
In a bright room
Wood
Near the plants
