Finishing the fireplace box made of plasterboard with decorative plaster. Fireplace cladding: step-by-step instructions

The fireplace is a radical response to the lack of comfort in the home. The reflections of the flame fascinate and drive away vain thoughts. Instills warmth peace of mind. A plasterboard fireplace made with your own hands and imagination can provide this.

There are not many things in the apartment that can be given a pronounced individual style, without fear of causing irreparable damage to a previously thought-out composition. It will become the visual and organizational dominant of the living space. It can be given any shape and style to emphasize the implemented design of the room or, conversely, to defuse the orderliness with a catchy interior element. For the home handyman Even simple fireplace cladding with your own hands is possible for average qualifications.

The influence of a plasterboard fireplace on the layout

At the same time, the decision to install a fireplace in your apartment should not be taken lightly. Wrong decisions will turn advantages into disadvantages, and an unnecessary pretentious shelf for trash and dust will be piled up in the corner. Therefore, we have prepared information on how to make a fireplace from plasterboard, in order to expand your design horizons.

First, you should carefully consider the changes in layout that the fireplace will cause, choose appropriate place. Based on your conclusions, think about the shape and appearance that you would like to see.

The simple design of plasterboard fireplaces reveals limitless possibilities this material. Don't get hung up on grave granite, the brick splendor of old England fences, or marble covered in bronze to look like gold. There are many other stylistic choices that can be fun to explore.

Simulated fire vs natural flame

Industry home comfort offers several options for simulating live fire with varying degrees of authenticity. From a full-fledged picture of a fire to an almost completely identical process of burning birch logs with smoke and flame. The dimensions and characteristics of the selected equipment will allow you to determine the dimensions of the plasterboard fireplace required for installation.

This is much better than the real soot, soot, firewood and drafts of a real fireplace. The question of choice is only the amount you are willing to pay for it and the goals you want to achieve. An electric fireplace, or combustion simulator, is the part of the structure that you will have to buy in finished form. You won’t be able to make it yourself, and there’s no point in experimenting. But decorating an electric fireplace with your own hands will allow you to show creativity.

Start of installation work

The experience of using plasterboard in interior decoration can be expanded to interior elements. Making fireplaces of the desired appearance with your own hands is a completely feasible task. Make a drawing and put the main dimensions on it. Many people neglect this stage, making a big mistake at the very beginning of the matter. Three sets of work are conventionally distinguished:

frame manufacturing
covering the fireplace with plasterboard
finishing

The frame can be assembled from tin P and G - figurative profile or made of wood. It is difficult to say which is preferable; it all depends on the dominant skills of the performer. The advantage of tin can be considered that it allows you to easily reproduce a broken and even bent surface.

We use a tin profile

Tin profiles are easily attached at intersections in one plane. The elements are connected using small self-tapping screws using a screwdriver or similar attachment on a drill or screwdriver. When making plaster fireplaces using tin profiles, evaluate your metal handling skills. Bends or breaks in the profile are made along the line of cuts in the side flanges. They should be made with an angle cutting machine with a metal cutting disk installed on it. You can use a jigsaw with a metal file.

All cuts are made in clearly marked areas to ensure bending or creasing front side profile strictly in the required place. When assembling a fireplace from plasterboard with your own hands, you will have to stock up on tools for marking:

square
building level
tape measure, construction ruler or laser tape measure
construction marker for making marks and lines

The main requirement for the results of the work is that all surfaces must present a perfect plane.

Frame covering

Having completed the frame, we begin to create the surface. It is necessary to install sheets of drywall on the future fireplace. They are cut according to the configuration of the plane being closed. For trimming you can use construction knife, a fine-toothed hacksaw or a cutting machine. The material cuts and breaks very easily. It is enough to draw a fault line and gently press along it along the loose side of the sheet. Drywall is attached to the frame with self-tapping screws, the length of which is about a centimeter greater than the thickness of the sheet and a diameter of about five millimeters.

After installing the sheets, you can putty the joints and seams using putty tape. This is not necessary if the surface is not subsequently painted or covered with film. Attention should be paid to careful alignment of the ends of the sheets facing intersecting planes. Do not forget that the lining of the fireplace insert with plasterboard should not be continuous, since electrical appliances installed in it need to remove heat. It is necessary to leave ventilation holes at the top of the structure.

Finishing work: finishing the fireplace and connecting the fire simulator

Having created the surface of the product, we proceed to the final operations. It is important to decide on the composition of the work before it begins, by making a design project or sketch. The decision to decorate a fireplace from plasterboard should be supported by your abilities. If you doubt them, it is better to limit yourself to the type of finishing that you are ready to perform with sufficient quality.

One of the options for a simplified solution could be the use of ready-made tiles or panels, which can easily be used to decorate the fireplace portal. A simple lime paint or metal finish looks good. The main thing to remember is that the design of fireplaces is endlessly varied!

Next, you should install the electrical wiring through a pre-designed or locally made inlet hole. Install a fire simulator, turn it on, pull up a chair and tell your friends that now you know how to make a fireplace from sheets of plasterboard with your own hands.

Fireplaces with plasterboard cladding in EU countries

Despite the fact that the European Union unites a large number of countries that are connected by a single economic space, including similar legislative documents, the situation with regulation of the fireplace market is uncertain. For example, in Germany there is the well-known TR-OL - a set of rules for the design and construction of solid fuel stoves and fireplaces, which is a legislative document. This document clearly lists the materials from which fireplace and stove lining structures can be made (page 50, clause 4.4). It also specifies the types of materials that cannot be used, and drywall falls into this group. That is, in Germany, plasterboard structures are unacceptable from the point of view of the law.

In other EU countries, TROL is not a legislative document or design modern fireplaces largely depend on the traditions that have developed in the market. For example, in the Benelux countries, in particular in Holland, 80% of fireplaces are gas-burners, who have individual requirements for the insulation method. The technology for constructing fireplaces with gas fireboxes is that the firebox structure itself is additionally insulated, that is, the firebox body itself is closed insulating materials. Thus, an isolated hearth is obtained, which can be lined with any material. Of course, in order to save money, such structures are often made of plasterboard. In countries where 80% of fireplaces are made of plasterboard, the remaining 20% are in most cases built using the same technology.

France has its own tradition of fireplace making. There are a lot of open fireplaces in France, which is due to the excellent preservation of old houses, estates and castles. Open fireplaces are not a source of real heat, so the attitude towards the fireplace in France is more as an element of the interior, rather than heating device. Perhaps it was precisely this attitude that influenced the fact that plasterboard fireplace cladding designs are very popular in France. And it is precisely because of the popularity of such designs in France that they have become popular here too.

How fireplaces made of plasterboard appeared in Russia

How did this happen? The point is that the first European manufacturers The fireplace inserts that “came” to Russia were precisely French manufacturers. Our company didn’t even exist at that time, but the “old-timers” probably remember that we were the first to Russian market It was French fireplace inserts that appeared. Having entered a new market, in which there is no idea at all about the design of a modern fireplace with a fireplace insert, manufacturers, of course, carried out great job over the theoretical part and, of course, active promotion of plasterboard cladding began. To a large extent, the development of the popularity of such structures was affected by the fact that in Russia at that time there were no alternative materials with which to make a more correct and functional structure.

Peculiarities

In order to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of a plasterboard fireplace design, let's look at the basic principles of such a design.

● Chimney and hearth. There are no distinctive features No. The design of the hearth and chimney for a plasterboard fireplace is no different from the design of these elements for a classic fireplace made from heat-storing materials or from materials specifically designed for the manufacture of insulating structures for convection fireplaces. A fireplace insert with a glass door is used as a hearth, and a “sandwich” or ceramic pipes are used as a chimney. The quality of operation of this equipment depends on the manufacturer and the skill of the installation team.

● Fireplace body. The fireplace body is a classic plasterboard construction made from plasterboard profile and sheets of drywall. Distinctive feature of such structures is the need for their insulation, which, as a rule, is made of mineral wool, sometimes having a foil coating on one side.

● Fireplace surround. Due to the fact that the fireplace body is made of plasterboard, insulated from the inside with cotton wool, it does not heat up, which expands the range possible materials for facing the fireplace. It is worth remembering that structures made of plasterboard are very “flimsy” in comparison with structures made of brick, fireclay or silicate, which limits us in the use of heavy facing materials.

Advantages

Of course, plasterboard fireplaces have a number of advantages, which is why they are so popular with us. Among the advantages of a fireplace, the body of which is made of plasterboard, the following can be noted:

1. Low price of the fireplace, which is influenced by two main parameters.

First - low price materials. Drywall, profiles and all components for it are very common and have a low price.

Secondly, assembling a plasterboard structure does not require a very highly qualified installer, which has a positive effect on the cost of installation work and, of course, affects the final budget of the project.

2. Light weight of the structure. The heaviest part of such a fireplace is the fireplace insert. And a chimney, if a high-quality ceramic chimney is used. Himself plasterboard box It has minimum weight, which significantly facilitates the design as a whole and reduces the requirements for the base on which the fireplace will be located.

3. Quick assembly. If you do not take into account the nuances that may arise during the installation of a chimney, the design of a plasterboard fireplace can be assembled in one, maximum two days. If necessary, perform complex shapes and the implementation of all the designer’s ideas, as a rule, takes no more than five working days.

4. Possibility of making a fireplace on your own. Due to the low qualification requirements for the worker who assembles such fireplaces, customers often use workers involved in general construction work on site for these purposes, and this eliminates the need to contact third-party organizations; it is enough to only have a design project for the future fireplace. The result is cost savings.

Flaws

1. The use of combustible and flammable materials in the design, which, in my opinion, is simply unacceptable.

2. Use of mineral wool as internal insulation. The design of a fireplace or stove with a metal firebox implies mandatory convection, which is necessary to ensure that the firebox cools sufficiently during operation. Convection is a continuous flow of air that enters under the fireplace body, is heated by the firebox, and then exits through vents at the top of the fireplace. Mineral wool insulation is mats or rolls consisting of small fibers connected to each other using a chemical binder. Streams of air constantly circulating when the fireplace is operating blow out these fibers. Thus, in the room where the plasterboard fireplace is located, insulation particles are constantly hovering, which we inhale and which settle in the form of dust. It is worth remembering that this is not only unpleasant, but also very harmful to health.

Craftsmen who practice making fireplaces from plasterboard say: “We use special insulation for fireplaces, which is protected by foil, and the foil prevents the insulation from blowing out.” In order not to argue about this, I send them to the manufacturer’s website, where the temperatures for using this material are given. It states that the maximum permissible temperature for stone wool is 750°C, for aluminum foil - 500°C, and for glue - 80°C.

We have repeatedly measured the temperatures that are formed when burning a fireplace. We did this on different fireplaces made by our company. The temperature on the convection grill 20-30 minutes after heating is 90-110°C. This means that the air temperature under the cladding is even higher. Using insulation with foil will lead to the fact that the foil will begin to lag behind the insulation during the first fire, will fall off after a while, and as a result, particles of insulation will float around the premises of the house.

3. Use of metal structures. Honestly, this is not a critical drawback, but we are supporters proper construction fireplaces, we are meticulous in the selection of materials and systems that we use in our work, so we consider the use of metal structures as a load-bearing base to be incorrect, and here’s why. Coefficient thermal expansion metal is higher than the coefficient of thermal expansion of the fireplace body material. This means that when heated, the supporting base will “play”, that is, slightly change its dimensions separately from the body, which, ultimately, can lead to small cracks in the decorative cladding.

Please note again that this is not a significant drawback, but only because a plasterboard fireplace is one big drawback, against the background of which metal carcass doesn't look scary anymore

4. Lack of heat accumulation and thermal conductivity of the walls of the fireplace body. On the one hand, this is not always perceived as a disadvantage, since customers themselves often ask that the fireplace not heat up. But before you offer the client to make a fireplace with a completely insulated body, you need to understand how the conditional “heat” will behave. For example, 1 kg of firewood emits 4 kW of thermal energy. Regardless of what the fireplace is made of, 4 kW is generated inside the firebox. Some of this “heat” will fly away into the chimney, but part of it will heat the firebox body and also enter the room through the glass. Having heated the firebox body, this heat will enter the room along with air from the convection system of the fireplace. When the fireplace body is made from a material that is unable to accumulate and transmit heat, all the released energy enters the room quickly, which leads to excessive heating of the room in a short period of time, which is uncomfortable for a person. Such fireplaces cannot be lit for a long time, since they quickly dry out the air, and excess heat comes from the glass and grates, which makes it impossible to stay near the fireplace.

5. Aesthetic component. Knock on any partition made of drywall. She "tapping". The design is flimsy and “sounds” like a drum. In our time and in our latitudes, a fireplace is, first of all, an aesthetic pleasure, in which everything is important: design, precision of execution, all the little things that determine the quality, type of fire, warmth, tactile sensations. The fireplace, as a rule, is the dominant element of the interior of the room. The hearth, unlike furniture and even cosmetic repairs, is not customary to change or redo after some time; it is a stationary system that is part of the house. It is worth remembering that the fireplace is installed not for ten, not for fifteen years, but for the entire life of the house. I would not advise the customer to make a fireplace, next to which his children and his grandchildren will sit, from plasterboard.

Alternative

Absolutely everything that can be made from plasterboard can be made from materials intended for the manufacture of fireplace and stove structures. For the manufacture of insulating structures, there are special sheet materials that make it possible to create frameless, self-supporting linings for modern fireplaces. For example, in our work we try to use ceramic slabs large sizes for the manufacture of heat storage structures heating fireplaces. This special materials, produced in Europe for the construction of fireplaces and stoves. If you want to save money, but the quality of the fireplace is important to you, it is better to make the exact same fireplace from solid brick, which can then be plastered and lined with stone.

A fireplace is the decoration and heart of any living room, and thanks to modern technologies, the owner of any home or apartment can become the happy owner of this piece of furniture. In the realities of today's life, you do not necessarily have to build a heavy brick structure with a chimney and pipe to enjoy the view of the fireplace. You can build a fireplace from plasterboard with your own hands and install an electric firebox inside with the effect of flames and even smoke - such a fireplace will be inexpensive and will decorate the room, and it’s not at all difficult to make if you carefully read this article!

To make a fireplace from plasterboard, you must first complete the project: draw a sketch of the fireplace, indicate its dimensions, type of finish, decide on its functional purpose. At the same time, you need to start not so much from desires as from possibilities - it is unlikely that a small room will be decorated with a bulky front fireplace, occupying a third usable area rooms. In the article we will give an example of construction corner fireplace– it takes up minimal space, and the shelves attached to it allow you to use it as a stand for equipment, an aquarium or trinkets.

There is a niche inside the proposed fireplace design. You can build an electric fireplace into it or decorate it with brick-like clinker tiles and put candles or a backlight there.

The frame of the fireplace can be built from a galvanized profile for plasterboard (the so-called “CD” and “UD” profile) - its trimmings often remain after repairs, and they can be used. If you plan to install an electric fireplace inside, it is better to take a stronger profile for the main stiffeners, for example PN-2 75x40x0.6. profile PN-2 50x40x0.5 is sufficient.

It is better to take plasterboard with a thickness of 12.5 mm - it will provide the necessary structural strength. You can use scraps. When installing an electric fireplace with a heating function, it is better to play it safe and take fire-resistant drywall and additionally insulate it with heat-insulating material.

To attach the plasterboard you will need drywall screws, and to assemble the frame you will need metal screws (they are called “fleas”). And, of course, a screwdriver - assembling the structure with a screwdriver is quite difficult and time-consuming.

The mantelpiece and side countertops are made of artificial stone with a glossy surface; it can be ordered at furniture stores according to the size of the shelves. The shelves are secured with screws and corners.

In addition, you will need dry alabaster for the manufacture of stucco moldings, moldings and pilasters or ready-made elements, as well as artificial finishing gypsum stone. It is attached to gypsum putty, and the top is painted white acrylic paint. Decorative elements are further emphasized with Antique Gold acrylic paint and bitumen patina, after which the entire finish is covered acrylic varnish– this will allow you to easily remove dirt and dust.

We create a fireplace from plasterboard with our own hands: step-by-step instructions from frame to finishing

The plasterboard fireplace itself is not difficult to build; everything can be done with your own hands; it is enough to have basic skills in working with profiles, plasterboard and finishing materials. The profile is cut to size using metal scissors or a hacksaw, the parts are fastened to each other with self-tapping screws, and one part is inserted into the U-shaped profile of another. If it is necessary to make an arch, then the sides of the profile are slightly cut with metal scissors and the profile is bent with the untouched part inside the arch.

In order for the drywall to take on the curved shape of the arch, it is enough to lightly wet it with water! After drying, you will get a perfect arc!

Drywall is easy to cut sharp knife or a hacksaw. The drywall is fastened to black hardened self-tapping screws, recessing the cap 1-2 mm into the material; later these places, along with the joints, are puttied or lined with finishing materials.

Gypsum elements are cast in silicone molds or made by hand molding. You can also use ready-made plaster stucco. If the hearth in the fireplace is decorative, without heating, you can use polystyrene or polyurethane elements.

To install an electrical fireplace, you need to provide a socket at such a distance that the cord does not become strained. Section copper wire for an electric fireplace with a power of 2 kW it should be at least 2.5 mm 2.

Draw a sketch of the fireplace and calculate the material. If you are planning to install an electric built-in fireplace, check the installation dimensions of the selected model. Mark the floor and walls and cut the material.
The fireplace frame is made of galvanized profile, fastened with self-tapping screws. Stiffening ribs should be in all corners and at the joints of gypsum board sheets; in addition, if you plan to install heavy objects on the mantelpiece, make additional struts and vertical racks.
The frame is sewn up with sheets of drywall using self-tapping screws and a screwdriver. The upper planes on which the shelves will be installed are left open. The firewood arch is made from separate strips or thinner plasterboard is used - 6.5 mm. IN finished frame install an electric firebox, check the connection to the network.
Get started First, a plaster solution is mixed from alabaster and water and stucco molding, pilasters and moldings are cast in silicone molds. You should not mix a large amount of solution at once - it hardens quite quickly. To extend the life of the solution, you can dilute it with milk rather than water.
Fasten decorative elements onto gypsum putty, leveling and rubbing the seams. This can be done conveniently using a spatula and a soft, damp brush.
They begin lining the portal with stone. It is also attached to gypsum putty with grouting, and the selection of elements is carried out before gluing begins. It is better to start with small stones, placing them in the center of the element. To form the corners, the stone is cut slightly obliquely with a sharp knife so that there are no sharp changes.
The wall above the fireplace is lined in a similar way, imitating an apron and a smoke duct.
After finishing, the joints are finally grouted with the same putty, and the stone itself is painted with white acrylic paint using a brush. Coloring gives the stone a fresh look and matte shine.
Moldings and stucco moldings are painted with “golden” paint using a thin brush; after the paint has dried, they are aged - treated with a bituminous patina, trying to paint over them hard to reach places. After treatment, part of the patina from the protruding elements is wiped off with white spirit. Not all elements can be covered with patina, but only some of them, for example, a console or pilasters.
Artificial stone mantels are installed on the upper surfaces. Glossy dark stone in combination with a plaster finish looks very rich and advantageous, but you can also use other materials, such as MDF or natural wood.
The final chord is to coat the stone and decorative elements with acrylic varnish with a wet stone effect; this can be done in several layers. After the coating dries, the surface of the fireplace will acquire dust-repellent properties.
Installing a fireplace insert

If you don't want to spend money on an electric fireplace, you can do without it. It is enough to decorate the inside of the firebox with stone or tiles; you can also install mirrors. A backlight is installed in the niche - it is convenient to use for this purpose LED strip, gluing it to the bottom of the firebox and connecting it to electrical network. You can get a living flame by placing candles different shapes in glass or ceramic candlesticks.

If you do not have the necessary skills or time, you can only make a frame with a niche and purchase a ready-made polyurethane fireplace portal, selected to fit your firebox.

A fake plasterboard fireplace looks like a real one - video!

You are on the right track if you decide to refuse the services of a master and start trying to do something on your own! We assure you, the main thing for you is to believe in yourself! Anyone can make a fireplace like the one in the video; it can start as a hobby and develop into a real profession that will feed you! Don't be afraid to try something new and you will definitely succeed!

The presence of a fireplace in a room makes the environment warmer and more comfortable. If, for some reason, you cannot or do not want to equip a real fireplace with a fire and all the accompanying attributes, consider designing a false fireplace.

To realize this idea, you can use many different materials. At the same time, you can handle all the activities on your own. Familiarize yourself with the features of the available solutions, read the instructions and get to work.

What can you make a decorative fireplace from?

Craftsmen have come up with a variety of designs for false fireplaces. We present to your attention an overview of the most popular of them.

Brick

This material allows you to bring the design as close as possible decorative design To appearance real fire. A false fireplace is made of decorative or facing bricks under jointing.

Anyone who has at least once encountered masonry work can handle this activity. However, you must first make sure that the existing floor can support the weight of the finished structure, especially if it has large dimensions.

A beautifully laid out brick decorative portal does not need any additional support. To decorate it, it is best to use a massive wooden shelf– the combination is very successful and attractive.

laminated chipboard

Laminated boards and other similar materials are perfect for decorating false fireplaces.

In order for the structure to have a neat and attractive appearance, it is necessary to thoroughly prepare for the upcoming work. Preparation comes down to creating a drawing indicating all the dimensions of the future false fireplace. Based on this drawing, you can order cutting of the slabs from a specialized company, or you can do it yourself if you have the required skills.

If you want to save money, laminated boards can be replaced with more budget analogue– Chipboard. Once the structure is assembled, you can customize it to your liking.

Polyurethane

Polyurethane decor

Products made from polyurethane are used primarily for decorating already ready-made structures. However, if desired, all kinds of moldings, platbands and half-columns can be glued directly to the wall. Such a design will not look like a full-fledged fireplace, however, special decorative techniques will allow you to benefit from the portal, making it look like a real fireplace.

For example, you can attach a mirror to the back wall of the “firebox” of such a fireplace. Thanks to this technique, the depth of the “firebox” will increase. To enhance the effect, you can attach a wooden shelf, stylized as a fireplace, above the portal.

This material is most often used to decorate false fireplaces. Drywall is characterized by extreme ease of assembly and goes well with a wide variety of finishes. From sheet material You can design spatial forms of almost any complexity. At the same time, the cost of drywall makes it accessible to a wide range of buyers.

Sheet construction requires mandatory finishing. But this is rather an advantage of the material, rather than its disadvantage - over time, the cladding can be changed without dismantling the decorative portal itself.

Beautiful fireplace made of plasterboard with unusual decoration plaster

False fireplace made of plasterboard: step-by-step assembly instructions

Instructions for self-design a false fireplace will be considered using sheet plasterboard as an example.

The first stage is preparation of tools and materials

Start by preparing your kit for work. First of all, you will need the drywall itself. When choosing a material, be guided by the features of the selected finishing cladding. If you plan to finish with tiles, it is better to buy a moisture-resistant modification of drywall.

To fasten the frame elements, buy self-tapping screws. The recommended length of fasteners is 1.4-1.6 cm. You also need to buy screws with countersunk head for fixing sheets. In addition, you need to purchase dowel nails for attaching profiles to the floor and walls.

Next, focus on the features of the selected finish. If you are going to wallpaper or paint the portal, purchase a primer and putty. If the false fireplace will be tiled, buy tile adhesive and grout for the joints.

Select the required amount of materials individually, taking into account the dimensions of the future decorative fireplace. Plasterboard construction can have a wide variety of sizes. When choosing a specific option, be guided by the available space and personal preferences.

Thickness	Size	Square	Weight
12.5 mm	1200x2500 mm	3 sq.m	28.9 kg
12.5 mm	1200x2700 mm	3.24 sq.m	31.2 kg
12.5 mm	1200x3000 mm	3.6 sq.m	34.7 kg

Kit necessary tools includes:

screwdriver;
electric drill;
scissors for cutting metal;
level;
roulette

The second stage - installation of the frame

First step. Mark the walls and floor to install the profiles. Work according to the drawing. Place marks taking into account the selected dimensions of the fireplace.

Second step. Secure the guides along the marked lines. If you commit to concrete surface, first attach the profile to the base, drill holes according to the markings, insert dowels into them and after that attach the guides.

Third step. Install the posts into the guides. Fasten the products using self-tapping screws.

Before attaching the profiles, it is recommended to check the evenness of the wall using a plumb line. If deviations are detected, fix the guides using direct hangers. These products will allow installation of products strictly vertically.

First, assemble the frame for the entire structure, then for the portal with a recess for the “firebox”. To give the base greater rigidity, connect long horizontal profiles and vertical posts with additional jumpers.

If desired, you can give the firebox opening a curly shape. To do this, just carefully cut through the stiffening ribs of the mounting profile and bend the product in accordance with your idea.

The third stage - lining the frame with plasterboard

Mark the sheet according to the dimensions of the fireplace and cut out necessary details. It is most convenient to use an electric jigsaw for the material. If this is not available, cut with a simple wallpaper knife. IN in this case you will need to first cut the cardboard layer on one side of the sheet, carefully break the board, and then cut the second layer of cardboard.

Fix the sheathing elements to the frame. Screw the screws into the material so that their heads are slightly recessed. The recommended spacing of fasteners is 100-150 mm.

There shouldn't be any problems attaching the sheets. Even without such experience, you can cope with the sheathing. Just remember that this is a relatively fragile material, so try not to drop it and do not press too hard on the screwdriver when screwing in the fasteners.

Video - Making a false fireplace

Stage four - finishing

Having covered the frame with sheets of plasterboard, all you have to do is complete the finishing decoration of the structure. When choosing a finishing option, focus primarily on the design features of the room as a whole.

Most often, artificial stone, decorative brick, etc. are used for cladding false fireplaces made of plasterboard. To attach finishing elements, tile adhesive or liquid nails are used. When tiling using tiles of the correct shape, lay them with equal gaps. To decorate them, use special plastic crosses.

Brick or stone finishing is unlikely to fit into modern interior. In such a situation, it is best to use paint or decorative plaster. The surface must first be carefully treated with putty, sealing the joints between the sheathing elements and eliminating any kind of unevenness. After puttying, the surfaces are additionally sanded with sandpaper.

Otherwise, when choosing a finishing option, be guided by your taste preferences.

Finally, all you have to do is install an electric fireplace in the “firebox” opening or decorate the free space at your discretion. For example, instead of installing an electric fireplace, you can install warm and soft lighting in the firebox - an excellent option for a classic interior. A more modern and bold solution is to decorate the “firebox” using multi-colored LED strip.

You can use a mirror to decorate the back wall of the firebox. Attach it to the surface, and line the bottom of the firebox with decorative logs or other material, for example, shells and pebbles.

By installing several candles of different shapes and sizes in the firebox, you will create a real fire in your fireplace.

There are many ideas for decorating a false fireplace. You can use the proposed solutions or come up with something yourself - everything is limited only by your imagination.

Good luck!

Prices for electric fireplaces and stoves

Electric fireplaces and stoves

Video - Do-it-yourself false fireplace

A fire lit in a fireplace traditionally symbolizes coziness and comfort in the home; sitting near such a heat source encourages calm conversation and tranquility. An important step Arrangement of the family hearth is its decoration - to create an atmosphere of harmony in the room, you will have to work hard. It is quite possible to make your dream come true by completing the fireplace cladding work yourself. Finishing will help give the fireplace a certain style and will have a direct impact on the longevity of its service.

Depending on the style of the interior of the room, your desire and taste, as well as the funds spent, the decoration of the fireplace can be strict and laconic, or literally amaze with luxury. It is worth considering that when choosing a facing material, you should be guided not only by its aesthetics, but also by its performance characteristics. It is necessary to select a wear-resistant material characterized by high heat resistance and mechanical strength.

Plastering and plasterboarding

The simplest and most economical ways to finish a fireplace are to apply plaster and finish with plasterboard. Using these finishing materials, you can achieve various decoration effects. Having processed finishing layer plaster with a sponge or a wavy spatula, it is easy to create an original surface relief. To enhance the effect, the solution can be tinted suitable shade water-based paint. To strengthen the plaster, salt and fiberglass fibers are added to it.

To line a fireplace with plasterboard, you will need to install a metal frame on which the lining will be attached directly. The advantages of such finishing include its low cost, in addition, this method decorating a fireplace is significantly less labor-intensive compared to facing with stone or ceramic tiles. Using drywall, it is easy to give the structure any desired shape. The disadvantages of such cladding include the fragility of the structure, since this material is not impact resistant.

Stone finishing

The most popular materials for cladding fireplaces are different kinds natural stone. This material provides ample opportunities for implementation different ideas. This type of fireplace decoration looks solid and very aesthetically pleasing.

Natural stone is a heat-resistant material that is resistant to any mechanical stress and retains heat for a long time. When heated, such cladding does not emit any substances harmful to health, and the air in the room always remains clean and fresh. The disadvantages of this type of finishing include its fairly high cost.

The most popular the following types natural stone:

granite, onyx or marble – this fireplace cladding looks solid and noble, and is characterized by strength and durability. These types of stone are distinguished by their beauty and unique design; thanks to their use, you can create a unique interior. It is worth considering that for their processing it is necessary to use special tools In addition, you will need to have skills in working with such material. The disadvantage of facing a fireplace with marble is its high cost;

sandstone, limestone, rubble stone are easy to process and will also cost slightly less;
Soapstone or soapstone is widely used for lining stoves and finishing fireplaces, as it is characterized by very high thermal conductivity (2.5 higher than that of brick), heats up quickly and evenly, and perfectly accumulates heat. This material is resistant to melting, it can be used to line the fireplace insert - this antique finish looks luxurious. It is known that soapstone when heated has a beneficial effect on human health.

You can also use artificial stone to clad the fireplace. It should be noted that in terms of its technical characteristics, in many cases it is practically not inferior to its natural analogue. Fake diamond It looks very aesthetically pleasing when used as a fireplace surround, and besides, such finishing will cost much less. At home, such a stone can be made from a mixture of cement and sand with the addition of a coloring pigment.

Ceramic tile cladding

Various types of ceramic tiles are very popular for decorating fireplaces:

majolica, covered with multi-colored painted glaze, has long been used for decorative cladding of fireplaces and stoves;
For ceramic cladding Terracotta has been used for fireplaces for a long time. The facing material is a durable unglazed tile of red-brown shades;
clinker tiles are a durable, heat-resistant material with a low-porosity structure and a wide range of colors (from light sand to terracotta and chocolate brown), widely used for cladding stoves and fireplaces;
porcelain tiles - this facing material is highly durable due to its monolithic, non-porous structure;
tiles - these products are shaped like a box, thanks to which the heat-saving properties of the material are significantly increased.

These materials differ in appearance and installation method. When choosing a tile, you should pay attention to its heat resistance characteristics, as well as porosity and resistance to mechanical stress.

It is worth considering that when tiling a fireplace, it is recommended to use products with a thickness of at least 7-8 mm. It is more convenient to use small-sized products for finishing ledges, shelves and niches of the fireplace.

The result of the work carried out will largely depend on the choice of suitable glue mixture. It is necessary to use heat-resistant glue for lining the fireplace. Such compositions have elasticity, which prevents the occurrence of deformations under the influence of heating at high temperatures.

How to veneer a fireplace with your own hands

When planning work, it is necessary to take into account that the fireplace cladding can be started after the masonry has completely dried, waiting for it to shrink.

Cladding with natural stone: step-by-step instructions

First you need to do some preliminary preparation:

moisten the surface of the fireplace with water from a spray bottle and unstitch the masonry seams to a depth of 10 mm;
Next, you should brush off dust and various contaminants from the surface of the fireplace;
It is advisable to repair small depressions and chips cement mortar. Uneven brickwork will need to be sanded with a grinder using a special wheel.

The prepared surface of the fireplace should be covered with reinforcing mesh with 50x50 mm cells, securing it with nails with metal washers or self-tapping screws in the masonry seams. Before finishing work begins, you should heat the fireplace with a small amount of wood so that its surface warms up to approximately 30 °C.

This cladding method is easy to implement, but quite labor-intensive. When carrying out work, you will need to take into account the characteristics of a particular material:

First you need to adjust the natural stone for installation. To do this, you will need to draw a life-size outline of the fireplace facade on the floor with chalk, and then lay out the laying material, selecting the tiles by shape, color and thickness;

further it is recommended to mark them by signing in the center serial number and along the edges of the numbers of tiles adjacent to the edges - in this case it will be easy to lay them. There is no need to achieve a perfect fit of the stone; in any case, the overall picture will be quite harmonious. However, it is better to set aside tiles that vary significantly in thickness, otherwise the surface will otherwise need to be leveled by changing the thickness adhesive composition;
First, it is recommended to fix the thickest tiles on the surface of the fireplace - then, according to their level, you will need to be guided when laying the rest of the tile material. It is recommended to place small elements remaining after trimming in inconspicuous places;

installation begins with bottom corner fireplace, moving up. Once you reach the corner from the top, you will need to lay the top horizontal row and then lay the stone in rows from top to bottom. To secure the cladding elements, you should use s-shaped wire fasteners that strengthen the structure - they are fixed on the reinforcing mesh, with the lower end acting as a support for the tiles;
After finishing installation, you should wait for it to dry - this will take at least two days. Next you will need to start grouting the joints. It is recommended to first check on a piece of tile whether the grout mixture leaves marks that are difficult to remove.

This technology for facing fireplaces can also be used for laying artificial stone.

Finishing with ceramic tiles: step-by-step instructions

Preparing the surface of the fireplace façade for tiling is carried out in the same way as for laying the stone described above.

after fixing the metal reinforcing mesh the surface of the fireplace must be leveled using an adhesive composition for ceramic tiles;
Next, using a building level, apply markings. It is convenient to monitor the verticality of the installation using a rope with a plumb line attached to a nail;
After applying the markings, you can proceed directly to the cladding. Laying should begin from the bottom, arranging the tile elements in rows. Corner elements (if used) should be laid first. The adhesive mixture must be applied to the wall using a notched trowel, processing small area area - for gluing one or two finishing elements;

Next, you will need to install the tiles according to the markings, securing them to the wall and, if necessary, tapping them with blows rubber mallet. To align the joints, it is necessary to use plastic tile crosses;
During the finishing work, it is necessary to periodically check that the cladding is located in the same plane (for this you can use a metal strip). It is necessary to eliminate defects in the cladding, as well as wipe off excess glue before the adhesive mixture hardens;

then, after waiting for the masonry to dry, after about a day you can start grouting the joints using a special mineral composition or using a mixture of clay and sand. It is convenient to apply the grout mixture with a narrow spatula or a construction float. Next you will need to smooth the seams with a damp sponge. After 20 minutes, wipe the surface of the cladding clean with a damp cloth.

It will take at least a day for the masonry to dry completely. If desired, the surface of unglazed tiles can be treated with heat-resistant varnish - varnished surface It will be more convenient to clean the fireplace from soot.