Attach the back of the unit by nailing into the sides and shelves.
Built in cabinets around fireplace diy.
In the end you have to pick the best materials and equipment for accomplishing all your objectives.
I planned out my cabinets very carefully to be 20 5 x 32 x 29 5.
Painting the diy built in cabinets around the fireplace.
The space i had on either side of the mantel was about 69 wide and 23 deep.
Martie s fireplace proved to be a true challenge.
Build the frame for each cabinet by creating a box with the plywood pieces and nailing together.
Then i spent the next week painting painting painting.
Now that the drywall was finished it was time to build the cabinets.
The fireplace was installed by the fireplace manufacturers in a basic wood frame that our contractor put up ahead of time.
After all the woodwork was done and i also finished off the board and batten around the rest of the room i got everything ready for painting.
The build fireplace built ins.
I caulked and filled nail holes and sanded.
J also added beads around the fireplace opening which will be covered by the fireplace overhang and tile.
Because the cabinets are assembled in sections they are easier to handle and fit through all doorways.
Next you can see the cabinets starting to take shape here and the back of the wall that would run up from the mantle.
To make my diy built in cabinets around my fireplace a reality i measured and planned it all out.