Fireplace Mantel Surrounds Disguise a New Installation

Fireplace mantel surrounds are particularly useful if you are upgrading from wood or gas to electric, or simply adding an electric fireplace to your home.

You could use a fireplace mantel surround to help make the look of your fireplace more polished and complete. Fireplace mantel surrounds are particularly useful if you are upgrading from wood or gas to electric, or simply adding an electric fireplace to your home. By using a fireplace mantel surround you can disguise this new construction so it looks like an original part of the home.

The way we heat our home continues to change and technology advances. Many homes used to have coal-burning fireplaces, most of which have been transformed into additional living space for the home owner. Older homes often also have wood burning fireplaces with chimneys, many of which have cracked over the years and are no longer safe to operate. This is a good time to think about switching to an electric fireplace.

When you choose to upgrade from a wood-burning fireplace to electric all you need to do is place the new firebox into the existing fireplace. With this simple installation you can have warmth and realistic flames in no time. If you want to install an electric fireplace in other areas of your home you would need to add a mantel and fireplace surround to complete the look.

It is easy to install a new electric fireplace. All you need to do is mount the trim onto the firebox, then put it in place and plug it in. When you place it in the wall you should make sure that it is flush with the mantel surround. Just like that you have a built-in fireplace that looks as if it has always been a part of your home.