[itman770]

SO we purchase a double sided fireplace. It turns out to be made for 2x8 wall frame. The current wall is 2x6 frame with drywall double sided.

It's an electric fireplace.




What are my options? Either build out only the fireplace section into 2x8 and redrywall. Or use the current 2x6 wall that is already built. This would leaves an inch on each side (maybe tile around gap or use mdf baseboard)

Thoughts?

 

[joed]

Build out one side a mantle and side pillars?

 

[itman770]

Build out one side a mantle and side pillars?

No, not possible because we want to utilize it on both sides hence reason why we brought double sided.

 

[Nealtw]

No, not possible because we want to utilize it on both sides hence reason why we brought double sided.

Any plans for stone surround on one side or both.

 

[joed]

Show us a picture of the hole. I am imagining a wall with a hole in it. One side could be flush and the other side could be have a mantle built around it to cover the two inches it sticks out.

One side with mantle

the other side flush

 

[itman770]

Any plans for stone surround on one side or both.

I wasn't planning to. Due to this issue, we had to improvise. Going for contemporary, modern look. Would wood or mdf trim around it work?

 

[itman770]

Show us a picture of the hole. I am imagining a wall with a hole in it. One side could be flush and the other side could be have a mantle built around it to cover the two inches it sticks out.

One side with mantle
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the other side flush

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Here's a picture, its older, but recently drywall on both sides.


This is the fireplace:
https://app.salsify.com/catalogs/0b02a0d1-fddb-4157-8dad-9413a92872c8/products/NEFBD50HE

 

[Nealtw]

Here's a picture, its older, but recently drywall on both sides.


This is the fireplace:
https://app.salsify.com/catalogs/0b02a0d1-fddb-4157-8dad-9413a92872c8/products/NEFBD50HE

How wide is the wall total?

How wide and tall is the hole in the wall?

 

[itman770]

How wide is the wall total?

How wide and tall is the hole in the wall?

If you look at the opening, it fits the fireplace along with maybe 2 inch to spare on the sides. The height fits the fireplace.

The width of the wall total is about 72" wide and the fireplace is 50"


The opening was suppose to make it a flush look. I overlook the 2x8 framing part.

 

[Nealtw]

If you look at the opening, it fits the fireplace along with maybe 2 inch to spare on the sides. The height fits the fireplace.

The width of the wall total is about 72" wide and the fireplace is 50"


The opening was suppose to make it a flush look. I overlook the 2x8 framing part.

It is goofy, they want 8" and a 2x8 wall would be 8 1/2"



Did you see the notation.

* Deep trim accessory available for 4 1/2" thick wall see "accessories" section of manual.

 

[itman770]

It is goofy, they want 8" and a 2x8 wall would be 8 1/2"



Did you see the notation.

* Deep trim accessory available for 4 1/2" thick wall see "accessories" section of manual.

Yeah it wouldn't work for the 2x6 wall.

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[Nealtw]

Yeah it wouldn't work for the 2x6 wall.

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For a 2x4 wall you would need two trim pieces for a 2x6 wall would one be enough?? Call them and ask?

 

[itman770]

For a 2x4 wall you would need two trim pieces for a 2x6 wall would one be enough?? Call them and ask?

Already spoke to them. Won't work. I might have to try what Joed said.

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[Nealtw]

Already spoke to them. Won't work. I might have to try what Joed said.

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Or back to your Ideal of 3/4 MDF trim around the hole on both sides first.

 

[itman770]

Or back to your Ideal of 3/4 MDF trim around the hole on both sides first.

You think it'll be ok near the electric fireplace? I wonder about combustion.

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[Nealtw]

You think it'll be ok near the electric fireplace? I wonder about combustion.

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They show no protection from the wall framing, with a gas unit they put stuff in the way so we can't put wood there.

 

[Nealtw]

Maybe you could find something in metal.

https://www.google.ca/search?q=rect...hUKEwiPm6L_0cDnAhXDPn0KHX4CDkYQ9QEwAnoECAoQBw

 

[Msradell]

If the wall is still open framing as you showed your picture just change the framing of the wall!

 

[stadry]

use pvc instead of wood ?

 

[itman770]

If the wall is still open framing as you showed your picture just change the framing of the wall!

its already drywall and painted.