The fireplace in the apartment with his hands

Over the centuries of its existence, the fireplace became mandatory attribute of the house (used for heating, cooking) in a beautiful decorative element.In private houses with the installation of the fireplace there is no problem, but if you live in high-rise buildings, it offers some difficulties and disappointments.

Can I install a fireplace in the apartment

real wood-burning fireplace can be installed, but only in the apartments, which are located on the top floor of the house.This will require a permit issued Moszhilischinspektsiey as:

• construction of the fireplace is considered conversion of premises;
• construction of the chimney, which will pass through the ceiling, the attic and roof, refers to reconstructive work.
  

  Can I install a fireplace in the apartment

therefore it needs just two permits - one for each type of work.

Note!Paper wire problems do not end there.The fact that the SNIP roof load in apartments should not exceed 150 kg / m².Information: Weight fireplace with a furnace and the chimney can reach 500 kg.

Therefore it is better to equip the apartment electric fireplace (as the residents did not last floors no other choice).Do not be afraid of the word "electric", t. To. In the process of work to be done only frame and pedestal.

Advantages of electric fireplaces

Not everyone can afford a stone or brick fireplace, we have already found.And it's not only the complexity of the installation or design, but also in price - a full fireplace will cost about 180 thousand rubles.Moreover, it needs additional ventilation system.

electric models have no such shortcomings.The main thing - respect the rules of operation (regular checking of electrical wiring, installation of the stabilizer, and so on.).Other benefits include:

• low cost (compared to traditional options);
• ease of use;
• aesthetics, attractive appearance;
• can be mounted in any room, without additional communications and redevelopment;
• safety.

regards most of the furnace, it is necessary to buy in the store.But first things first.

Step 1: Positioning the

Here everything is quite simple: fit any liked the wall, preferably in the living room.

Note!It is not necessary to plan the construction of a great design in a small apartment.Fireplace must comply with the area.

Step 2: Purchase an electric fireplace

defined the place, you can go to the store for a furnace.Such devices are worth an average of 25-30 thousand rubles, but should be oriented not only on price but also on the dimensions of a particular model.

The apartment where the road literally every centimeter of space, it is better to install oversized fireplaces and shallow.Most compact models have a depth of 7 cm. Among the manufacturers is to provide the German company Hark , British Burley and Irish Berry .

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Step 3. Construction of the pedestal

Building fire begins with the manufacture of the pedestal under the portal.It is desirable to use a piece of countertops, cut in accordance with the size of the device.

Note!Portal - a front of the fireplace with a decorative veneer.In other words, this is something that first of all pay attention.

recommended that you use the countertop made of MDF laminated with a protective coating.This material is impervious to moisture and high temperatures.Modern color range is quite wide, so you can choose the table top to suit all tastes.In short, there are no difficulties at this stage should arise.

If you plan to install the near-wall fireplace, then sawed rectangular tabletop (using the jigsaw), and if the corner, the pentagonal.

Note!Square pedestal must necessarily exceed the area of ​​the fireplace.

pedestal must be raised by placing it on a small hill.That elevation may be frame made of metal sheets 5x5 cm or 5x4 cm. At the end of the pedestal skirting closed plastic color similar to the color of countertops.

Step 4. Making the frame for framing the fireplace

electric fireplace is most easily done from sheets of drywall.This material is easy to install, resistant to temperature changes.In addition, it is most suitable from the point of view of ecology.

First constructed portal frame.For work you need the following materials:

• metal profile 5x5 cm racks;
• metal profile 5x4 cm for the guide;
• samorezy- "bugs" short length (about 1-1.3 cm).
  

  Samorezy- "bugs»

Note!The term "bugs" refers to the short screws in white, with a big hat and used for fastening metal sheets.

also need equipment such as:

• metal scissors;
• mounting level;
• marker;
• stationery knife;
• screwdriver;
• hammer;
• screwdriver.

Now you are ready to install.More common fireplace trim, so it is considered the technology of its manufacture.

Step 1. Initially entire area of ​​the wall, which will be in contact with the structure, hiding refractory material.As such a material may be a sheet of asbestos.

Step 2. Next to the wall is held marking the carcass.Use the mounting level and the marker.

Note!Checking the level required, since hardly curve electric fireplace can be considered a good result.

Step 3. Fasten profile rails 5x4 cm prepared in accordance with the previous stage of the markup.As a result, should get a box balanced.For fixing using screws and dowels.

Step 4. All elements of the future framework combined with the "bugs", after which the structure is enhanced, t. To. It will have to withstand considerable loads.In particular, this applies to the bottom, where it will be installed electric furnace.To enhance the profile used 5x5 cm - it is inserted across the design in increments of 30 cm

Step 5. forms the inner part is intended for heating..To determine the size of this part of the measured dimensions of the device itself, to the resulting figure is added to the width of the refractory tile (or any other refractory material).

Step 5. frame Production of smoke

To apply this metal profile element used 10x4 cm or 10x5 cm. No complicated design,for the portal, it is not required - quite enough on the one hand fixing to the wall.

Step 1. The profile 10x5 cm make holes for the screws.Profiles are applied to the marking on the wall, made a mark for the dowels.

Step 2. make holes for plugs.For plugging plugs in the wall using a hammer.Thereafter fastened with screws the profile itself.

Note!Established design is fragile, so it also needs to be strengthened by means of the profile 10x5 cm, set in increments of 50 cm

Step 3. frame is brought up to the ceiling -. It will be aesthetic and fake chimney will be very similar to the present.

Step 6: Wiring Communications

The next step is the creation of the heater wiring cables to the site design layout.It is recommended to use this cable with a "self-extinguishing" isolation section 2,5h2.In the portal of the cable is laid in a metal "sleeve."

Note!When the grounding presence in the apartment to use the three-wire cable.Then the fire will require a ceramic socket with earthing.

When installing sockets, it is desirable to connect more and switch - in this case will not have to take it out every time you need to turn off the device.In other words, the power on / off can be via a switch.

Step 7. Sheathing plasterboard

After wiring cables must be sheathe plasterboard frame.

Step 1. Using stationery knife cut sheets of material of appropriate dimensions.

Step 2. sheets are fastened to the profile by using the screwdriver.For this purpose samorezy- "seeds" (black, intended for metal) size 2,5h0,3 see.

Step 3. joints between sheets of drywall shpaklyuyut sealant.

Step 4. By itself, this material rather fragile, so the heater all the angles reinforced galvanized steel corners (required perforated).

Step 5. All surfaces should be primed and shpaklyuyut.

Step 6. conduct a preliminary fitting elektrotopki in the final frame.Conversely ventilation eyelets, housed in the unit, make holes in the drywall.If this is not done, the furnace will overheat during operation.

Step 8: Decorating the heater

have several options, so everyone can choose yourself what you like most.Below are possible finishing materials.

1. VD paint .For its application can be used as the roller, and brush.
2. For application textured plaster need a spatula.
3. Artificial stone placed on the "liquid nails", or special glue.

As you can see, install a fireplace in the apartment with his hands can , even though it is only an imitation.This will require a minimum set of tools and materials, a desire and a half-day of free time.

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