Living Room Ideas: How to Frame an Electric Fireplace Insert

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An electric fireplace adds to the beauty and makes your living room appear cozier with an appealing ambiance. It is an important part of any home and ensures that the home stays warm throughout the winter. If you know how to frame an electric fireplace insert, you will be in a better position to upgrade the look and feel of your home while making the focal point of your living room more attractive. 

In this post, you will learn:

What are Electric Fireplace InsertsHow to frame an electric fireplace insertTypes of insertsMaterials needed for framingHow framing improves the living room décor

What is an Electric Fireplace Insert

An electric fireplace insert is one of the main options experts will present you with if you intend to replace the existing gas fireplace or wood logs. In simpler terms, a fireplace insert is a part that plugs into the frame to produce heat and ambiance. It is also the part of the electric fireplace responsible for producing the feel and look of real logs and flames. Its main advantage is that it does not produce any messy ashes and doesn’t have the danger of smoke or flames. As such, they are easier to use, safer, and cleaner for your kids and pets. There are three different kinds of electric fireplace inserts, with each providing at least 4600 BTUs of heat for up to 400 square feet.

Electric Log Inserts

These are known to be the easiest alternative to replacing gas or wood and are known to fit right into existing fireplaces. They are the ideal solution whenever you are tired of the mess and offer a realistic flame that simulates fire and gives you all the warmth and comfort you need. They are best suited for retrofit designs and a cheap way to upgrade from wood-burning fireplaces.

Plug-in Firebox

You will want to choose this option if you already have a vented entertainment center that you can access from the front. This unit comes sealed on all sides and has a glass at the front to ease viewing. They also can plug into standard wall units and are known to warm up to 1000 sq. ft. thanks to an infrared heater.

Built-in Firebox

This firebox is meant for families that need a permanent solution to apply in their home remodel. It is often recessed into the wall and can be used as a replacement for an already existing fireplace. They can also be hardwired into the electrical grid or plugged into the outlet nearby.

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