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TLCpokertables
08-30-2008, 08:22 PM
Hi All,
I just built my first faux fireplace. The woodwork was pretty straight forward (I have experience with woodworking), but the brickwork was a first for me. I used 1/2" brick veneer. It came out pretty good, but it will be a long time before I do that again :)

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z138/Truelineconcepts/CIMG1057.jpg

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z138/Truelineconcepts/CIMG0734.jpg
Quads
08-31-2008, 01:22 AM
Very nice!
Irish
08-31-2008, 06:51 AM
Looks good!

... but the brickwork was a first for me. I used 1/2" brick veneer. It came out pretty good, but it will be a long time before I do that again :)

I agree, masonry work is a pain in the ass, and one of the few things that I typically hire someone else to do the work.
sunsetpizza
08-31-2008, 08:29 AM
I like it - nice job.
j p frog
08-31-2008, 09:12 AM
nice job. Any construction pix of the woodworking? further descriptions of it? thanks!
TLCpokertables
08-31-2008, 10:20 AM
nice job. Any construction pix of the woodworking? further descriptions of it? thanks!


I wish I had some constructions pics, but it went fairly quick. Basically, it's just (4) panels biscuit joined together, plus the center spanning pieces (the center panel above the opening was a bit tricky).
The top is a 3/4" thk. board with crown molding underneathe (I got that free from work ;).
The platform is just a ply platform that I cladded with more free molding ;) (I also had enough to do the entire living room :D.
Tile for the plaform is straight from Home Depot, and the brick veneer I got from a place called Brick-it. (100 bricks went into it :eek:)

Overall - A fun project, and a great coversation piece.
j p frog
08-31-2008, 10:25 AM
I wish I had some constructions pics, but it went fairly quick. Basically, it's just (4) panels biscuit joined together, plus the center spanning pieces (the center panel above the opening was a bit tricky).
The top is a 3/4" thk. board with crown molding underneathe (I got that free from work ;).
The platform is just a ply platform that I cladded with more free molding ;) (I also had enough to do the entire living room :D.
Tile for the plaform is straight from Home Depot, and the brick veneer I got from a place called Brick-it. (100 bricks went into it :eek:)

Overall - A fun project, and a great coversation piece.

thanks for the info!:)
Happy Hazard
09-01-2008, 06:26 AM
It looks cool and all, but may I ask why? What would be the purpose of a non-functioning fireplace?
TLCpokertables
09-01-2008, 08:20 AM
It looks cool and all, but may I ask why? What would be the purpose of a non-functioning fireplace?


Just a decorative focal point in the room. There are so many faux fireplaces sold in places like Home Depot, but they are all so small and fake looking, that I wanted to make a more real looking one myself. I just updated my original post with an updated pic. You'll see that candles look pretty good in the unit.
sunsetpizza
09-01-2008, 08:27 AM
My dad is just finishing one himself. They have an electric "fireplace in the box. I haven't seen it yet, but my Mom swears it looks just like a real fire. The jury's still out though.
TLCpokertables
09-01-2008, 10:58 AM
My dad is just finishing one himself. They have an electric "fireplace in the box. I haven't seen it yet, but my Mom swears it looks just like a real fire. The jury's still out though.


Yes, I built the fireplace with that in mind, so one day down the road I could insert the electric box with minimal retro-fitting.