How to Make a DIY Fireplace Surround

A fireplace surround adds crisp lines and a finished look to any type of fireplace—wood-burning, gas, gel, and even faux fireplaces. Building this DIY fireplace surround takes just a few hours. That's because it uses one-by-four and one-by-six boards, eliminating complicated lengthwise board cuts. Only end cuts with a miter saw are needed.

Before You Begin

Two narrow vertical pieces form the sides of the surround and one wide horizontal piece rests on top. Essentially three-sided hollow boxes, these pieces attach to the wall with a simple hidden cleat system. After those pieces are established, the rest is just trim work. Thin trim, applied to the face, serves two purposes: to cover board seams and to decorate the surround.

This DIY surround is endlessly adaptable with any kind of trim you'd like: corbels, crown molding, plinth blocks, rosettes, and more. A great fireplace surround is one that complements the era and aesthetic of the home.

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