Hi, Thanks for the video. What depth would you recommend if building out from the chimney breast and not having a fire. So the media wall would just have a TV and possibly a sound-bar or shelf. Also what size timbers did you use. Thanks
If you don't mind, I want to do this but where would you ideally have the sockets and the ones for the ethernet cable? And where would you locate the dvd player and router etc thanks
Very nice. Quick question, I noticed you have carpet. Did you cut the carpet around so it sits on the floor or does it float on top of carpet (hidden by skirting)?
Hey man, thanks for sharing this video. Looking to create something like this in my living room. Where do you recommend getting the fireplace? Also what size do you recommend? Bearing in mind we’ve got a 50” TV. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Marc, I personally think getting a fire similar width to the tv is always a good starting point. If you need further help/advice please message my fb or instagram for a quicker response 👍🏻
Awesome mate. We’re currently gutting our living room out and dot and dabbing all interior walls. Would you recommend boarding all walls first then build one of these? Or board the walls to it??
Thank you. I’d suggest boarding all the walls first and then fix the new media wall to the wall with the correct rail plugs. Personally find that so much easier
Very nicely done. I have been pondering doing something similar myself, but incorporated into a larger project to I;corporate about 50 or maybe 100mm internal wall insulation on a cold North facing wall. I have been reluctant to do it because we have a really nice traditional fireplace and mantle (we never ever used the fire as 90% of the heat went straight up the external chimney). Just trying to get my head round the ‘order of battle’ and then biting the bullet of taking out the rather beautiful fireplace. I had to laugh at some of the rather childish comments some have made to your short video - you should give them their money back🤣 Thank you for sharing your approach with us.😀👍
Hi Norman, sounds like you have a job on your hands and any advise I can help you with then just say the word. There are always some rather wonderful comments on here but take it on the chin 😂 good luck in your build 👌🏻
@@mediawalls2uHi Thinking of building one very similar,but Mrs would like units along the bottom and either side to house glasses etc,thinking of buying units and building them in,any ideas or thoughts would be greatly appreciated
Is that dot and dab and if so what fixings did you use Great work thanks for posting as I’m about to start this 🙏 oh and what bracket for tv 😂. It’s not as easy as it looks great. I like the way you recessed the tv and have the shelf inside 👍👍
It’s not dot and dab and I use 8” wall fixings to hold the frame and grip fill for peace of mind. I use a bonitec double arm tv bracket too which are amazing 👌🏻 Thanks for the kind words and happy to help if you have any questions
Just ordered our 50 inch fire this morning, I have anxiety over starting this ,seems like there is a lot of money to be saved it you can do yourself, is your framing timber 3x2
Good question. With consoles/dvd players/sky boxes etc, I usually build a hidden shelf within the tv recess for these to discreetly sit on, always accessible due to the pivot tv bracket and I always leave minimum 25mm gap all the way round the tv recess for ventilation
Hi pal. You've inspired me to give it a go 😬🤞 Is it just personal preference whether to use either plasterboard or mdf and is it a 20mm gap around the TV- top, bottom and sides? Cheers.
Hi Phil, that’s good to know mate and I wish you well on your build, here to help if I can in any way 👍🏻 Personally I would suggest plasterboard as MDF can work out more expensive and unless your very precise with your cuts could end up leaving gaps. I leave roughly 25mm gap all the way around the tv.
Hi man, great videos! How do you secure your media walls to the floor? Do you anchor them or just gripit? Worried about the DPC depth under finished floor level. Cheers! Stay safe.
Hey Richie, I personally think it’s best to anchor the base frame to the floor. Sometimes it’s not always possible though so if not then grip fill is a great shout 👍🏻
@@mediawalls2u cheers for the fast reply mate! I’m starting our build tomorrow first thing. How deep can I go into our living room slab without fear of damaging the DPM? Cheers!
Thank you. No problem with the heat as these fires are designed to blow the heat downwards from the front vents. The tv will not get hot at all from that
Hi, what kind of wood do you recommend for this? Is there anywhere you recommend buying the wood from? Is that just plaster board too? I'm in the UK and wanting to do this in my front room ☺️
Hi, I would recommend using cls 3x2 timber lengths, you could possibly get these from b&q. Also all the media walls I build are plastered finishes. Take a look at some of my work online “Mediawalls2u” Lots of ideas on there that may help you 😀
On another note, worst case scenario that your fire place breaks and need replacement, how do you go about? Will you have to take the entire media wall down to remove and replace it ?
The worst case would be to run a multi tool around the frame where the fire is and slide the fire out. Would possibly need a bit of filling when replaced but nothing too major
I had a question if there’s no studs behind sheet rock where we want the edges to be against the wall can we put some 2x6s in between both outer 2x4 and add another 2x6 overlapping each other and screwing those 2x6s on the inner studs to support the wall? I was able to screw top and bottom plates along with joists but I’m worried of it not supporting it since it doesn’t have those two 2x4s screwed on vertically besides top and bottom plate.
Do you have a materials list and plans for this? Thinking of building one at home and not sure how much space needs to be between the fireplace and tv.
I don’t have a materials plan as every build is different, as a guide I’d suggest cls timber studwork, wood screws, raw plugs and fixing screws, plasterboards screws, plasterboard, most electric recessed fires blow the heat downwards from the front so a clearance I’d suggest maybe 200mm above for the tv
Are those boards or drywall that you screwed on at the end as coverings? I’m gonna start my project soon and need to do something exactly like this. I have a 60 inch fireplace and a 75 inch tv. Any tips? I’m a beginner.
I’ve just finished and passed me level 3 joinery and carpentry and can’t wait to go self employed and do little easy jobs like that this that pay so good for about 30mins/1 hour work amazing
Hey buddy. Planning on wall mounting my tv but the area I’m mounting it on is right above 2 sockets. Any ideas re easy mounting without hitting the cables?
We create hidden access directly behind the tv for consoles, sky boxes etc, with the tv being on a swing arm bracket simply pull the tv out and access everything behind it
If I got it plastered first then how would I fit the fire in? The tv is fitted at this stage to make sure it fit correctly and at the next stage of plastering it simply taken off the bracket
@Kris Horner it’s not a recessed fire! it’s a built in fire so wouldn’t work that way. Recessed fires slot into the hole, this particular fire has an outer frame meaning framework is built around it
Everyone makes it different on their own way. There isnt really a tutorial on this just an insight because every household, wall, material, tv size is different. But good video
@@mediawalls2u thanks for that ,we have a virgin TV box and a router which we need to point remote at to change channels do you put an additional slot in frame
If you need to point the remote at these boxes then possibly an additional slot, alternatively you could create a hidden shelf within the tv recess and put the boxes there
Now you have to take it all apart... Mud the Drywall... let it dry, sand it... sand it again... then again... paint it, let it dry lol or just leave it looking all unfinished and trashy like that. Just to hide a few Wires lol 🤟😏
This fireplace created the ambiance I wanted. Beautiful and stylish. I added a rustic mantle shelf above it and love the look
Looks good mate I'm sure I could do that with my little DIY skills so thanks for sharing.
Guess i just found my next weekend project! Great video.
Looks really good 👍 thanks for the information also
That looks amazing 🤩
Just doing mine now, keep looking back at this video for references and can’t help but notice you look a lot calmer than me while your doing it haha !
Lol 😂 brilliant.
Hopefully my video will help in some way to achieve your end result and stay calm haha
Great job. I have a small snug that i think this would work perfectly in. Off to order some timber and mdf i think.
Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great project and I wish you luck. Get in touch if you need any advice.
Awesome man👍👍👍👍
Sweet! I Love It...
Nice looking project. Do you mind sharing what materials you used ie… 2x4’s, 2x3’s etc?
Cool video good job
this is awesome thank you for doing this i'm about to try this
Thanks Rob, if you come into any difficulties be sure to reach out via our business page for help/guidance 👍🏻
Great video, I’ve built a media unit before but never fitted a fire, anything special needed? Fire board?
Well done ❤
Hi,
Thanks for the video.
What depth would you recommend if building out from the chimney breast and not having a fire. So the media wall would just have a TV and possibly a sound-bar or shelf. Also what size timbers did you use. Thanks
Hi, what sort of lighting down lights did you use? Looks awesome
Looks awesome well done 💯
Thanks 👍
If you don't mind, I want to do this but where would you ideally have the sockets and the ones for the ethernet cable? And where would you locate the dvd player and router etc thanks
Looks great, but can you still hear the TV ok after its boxed in, does it sound a little echoey?
Very nice. Quick question, I noticed you have carpet. Did you cut the carpet around so it sits on the floor or does it float on top of carpet (hidden by skirting)?
Beautiful job
Thank you! 😊
Hey man thanks for your Video but I had a question what is the depth of the wood I mean the small piece of wood 9sentimator
You made that look so uncomplicated. Thank you.
Hey man, thanks for sharing this video. Looking to create something like this in my living room. Where do you recommend getting the fireplace? Also what size do you recommend? Bearing in mind we’ve got a 50” TV. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Marc, I personally think getting a fire similar width to the tv is always a good starting point. If you need further help/advice please message my fb or instagram for a quicker response 👍🏻
Awesome mate. We’re currently gutting our living room out and dot and dabbing all interior walls. Would you recommend boarding all walls first then build one of these? Or board the walls to it??
Thank you. I’d suggest boarding all the walls first and then fix the new media wall to the wall with the correct rail plugs. Personally find that so much easier
did you attach fireplace with regular point or run a new 1500w line?
Love this setup can I get the drawings for it plz
Very nicely done. I have been pondering doing something similar myself, but incorporated into a larger project to I;corporate about 50 or maybe 100mm internal wall insulation on a cold North facing wall. I have been reluctant to do it because we have a really nice traditional fireplace and mantle (we never ever used the fire as 90% of the heat went straight up the external chimney). Just trying to get my head round the ‘order of battle’ and then biting the bullet of taking out the rather beautiful fireplace.
I had to laugh at some of the rather childish comments some have made to your short video - you should give them their money back🤣
Thank you for sharing your approach with us.😀👍
Hi Norman, sounds like you have a job on your hands and any advise I can help you with then just say the word. There are always some rather wonderful comments on here but take it on the chin 😂 good luck in your build 👌🏻
@@mediawalls2uHi
Thinking of building one very similar,but Mrs would like units along the bottom and either side to house glasses etc,thinking of buying units and building them in,any ideas or thoughts would be greatly appreciated
Tiene un pie de profundidad?
Is that dot and dab and if so what fixings did you use Great work thanks for posting as I’m about to start this 🙏 oh and what bracket for tv 😂. It’s not as easy as it looks great. I like the way you recessed the tv and have the shelf inside 👍👍
It’s not dot and dab and I use 8” wall fixings to hold the frame and grip fill for peace of mind. I use a bonitec double arm tv bracket too which are amazing 👌🏻
Thanks for the kind words and happy to help if you have any questions
The TV is dot and dabbed to the wall
Just ordered our 50 inch fire this morning, I have anxiety over starting this ,seems like there is a lot of money to be saved it you can do yourself, is your framing timber 3x2
Don’t panic and get some 3x2 Cls timbers, cut all your nogins at 225mm and build the frame. Happy to advise if needed
Did you use 3x2 Cls timber 38mm by 63mm? Also can this timber take the weight of a 46kg fireplace installed for media wall?
What fireplace unit is that?
Impressed
Which fire is that you used please?
Great vid, a question though, with something like a games console that ideally needs to breathe and vent how would you tackle this?
Good question. With consoles/dvd players/sky boxes etc, I usually build a hidden shelf within the tv recess for these to discreetly sit on, always accessible due to the pivot tv bracket and I always leave minimum 25mm gap all the way round the tv recess for ventilation
Wo nice amigo
Great work, how many length of 3 x 2 do you use on a standard media wall?. Thanks
Thank you. Anywhere between 14 and 20 depending on the size and requirements of the build
Hi pal. You've inspired me to give it a go 😬🤞 Is it just personal preference whether to use either plasterboard or mdf and is it a 20mm gap around the TV- top, bottom and sides? Cheers.
Hi Phil, that’s good to know mate and I wish you well on your build, here to help if I can in any way 👍🏻
Personally I would suggest plasterboard as MDF can work out more expensive and unless your very precise with your cuts could end up leaving gaps. I leave roughly 25mm gap all the way around the tv.
@@mediawalls2u Many thanks for getting back to me, I really appreciate the advice. Here goes nothing 👍
Great setup sir! Quick question, is the fireplace plugged into the socket or hard wired through mains?
Thank you. This is an electric fire and plugged into the socket behind the fireplace
Hi man, great videos! How do you secure your media walls to the floor? Do you anchor them or just gripit? Worried about the DPC depth under finished floor level. Cheers! Stay safe.
Hey Richie,
I personally think it’s best to anchor the base frame to the floor. Sometimes it’s not always possible though so if not then grip fill is a great shout 👍🏻
@@mediawalls2u cheers for the fast reply mate! I’m starting our build tomorrow first thing. How deep can I go into our living room slab without fear of damaging the DPM? Cheers!
I would probably suggest 60mm depth
@@mediawalls2u legend thanks boss
@@richiejohnson2743Howd it go?
Great build mate. Is there any issues with the t.v. from the heat of the fire below ?
Thank you. No problem with the heat as these fires are designed to blow the heat downwards from the front vents. The tv will not get hot at all from that
Hi, what kind of wood do you recommend for this? Is there anywhere you recommend buying the wood from? Is that just plaster board too? I'm in the UK and wanting to do this in my front room ☺️
Hi, I would recommend using cls 3x2 timber lengths, you could possibly get these from b&q. Also all the media walls I build are plastered finishes. Take a look at some of my work online “Mediawalls2u”
Lots of ideas on there that may help you 😀
Quiero hacer uno así pero no se que medidas tienen los palos
Hello sir I need to ask questions about the dimensions, what should be a dimension between the sound bar and fireplace, and totals from the base?
On another note, worst case scenario that your fire place breaks and need replacement, how do you go about? Will you have to take the entire media wall down to remove and replace it ?
The worst case would be to run a multi tool around the frame where the fire is and slide the fire out. Would possibly need a bit of filling when replaced but nothing too major
Where u get the fire from mate?
Just wondering if you have the specs for this build
Can you please share the type of woods you used like 3x2 etc? Not an expert and also trying to build something like this.
3x2 Cls timber, 5mm x 100mm screws, 12.5mm plasterboard and fixings screws 👍🏻
@@mediawalls2u how many lengths of timber did you use? Also how much plasterboard?
I had a question if there’s no studs behind sheet rock where we want the edges to be against the wall can we put some 2x6s in between both outer 2x4 and add another 2x6 overlapping each other and screwing those 2x6s on the inner studs to support the wall? I was able to screw top and bottom plates along with joists but I’m worried of it not supporting it since it doesn’t have those two 2x4s screwed on vertically besides top and bottom plate.
In situations like this it is far better to use expanding foam as dries solid. This way you wouldn’t need to screw into the stud work 👍🏻
Looks really nice...I would've put cabinet doors on top for extra storage instead of closing it up..🥺
Absolutely, although these can be added at a later date if the customer wants these
Do you have a materials list and plans for this? Thinking of building one at home and not sure how much space needs to be between the fireplace and tv.
I don’t have a materials plan as every build is different, as a guide I’d suggest cls timber studwork, wood screws, raw plugs and fixing screws, plasterboards screws, plasterboard, most electric recessed fires blow the heat downwards from the front so a clearance I’d suggest maybe 200mm above for the tv
Is it best to lay the stud directly over laminate or cut a section out of the laminate was to replaced down the line
You can always lay it on top and once built run a multi tool all the way around the edges of the laminate
Are those boards or drywall that you screwed on at the end as coverings? I’m gonna start my project soon and need to do something exactly like this. I have a 60 inch fireplace and a 75 inch tv. Any tips? I’m a beginner.
They are plasterboards ready for skimming afterwards, lots of ideas on my business page your welcome to have a look “Mediawalls2u”
I’ve just finished and passed me level 3 joinery and carpentry and can’t wait to go self employed and do little easy jobs like that this that pay so good for about 30mins/1 hour work amazing
Soooooooooooooooooooooo much information on how to build a media wall
It's easy to build
Just copy it not hard
Nice
Thanks
Nice, how many pieces of wood did you used? And did you used 2X3 or 2X4
Used about 20 lengths of 3x2
I'd be lying upside doon watching that telly!
I’m confused at to why you would do such a thing! Have you asked the question as to how high there seating area is 🧐
Sorry buddy, was only kiddin. Top job.👍
Where can I get the instructions
How do you manage to plasterboard if you have a slot for sound bar
I make slots for soundbar out of MDF rather than plasterboard as makes it so much easier
Hey buddy. Planning on wall mounting my tv but the area I’m mounting it on is right above 2 sockets. Any ideas re easy mounting without hitting the cables?
It’s actually a plastered masonry wall with the old dot and dab
Morning mate, I’d always suggest getting a stud/cable find meter. Won’t cost much but will save you the trouble of causing a problem
How much do you think this cost to do?
What tv bracket did you use?
I always use Bontec multi functional brackets 👍🏻
Does the heat from the fireplace affect the TV in anyway?
Not at all, these fires are specifically designed so the heat blows downwards. The media wall will never heat up at all 👍🏻
How would u measure for the tv size
I usually measure the width and height in mm’s then then plus 80mm on top to give a little space around when plastered boarded and skimmed
Looks great but the problem is ventilation for the tv. In time you will have to change the led strips sooner because of lack of ventilatio n.
It’s a 30mm gap all the way around which is more than enough for ventilation 👍🏻
You can’t access your av equipment or electronic fireplace cord. This looks nice but how can you use it unless you just have decorative stuff on it?
We create hidden access directly behind the tv for consoles, sky boxes etc, with the tv being on a swing arm bracket simply pull the tv out and access everything behind it
Guess your waiting for the plaster
Yes we always complete with a plastered finish
Where did you get the fireplace from mate
The fire y it s from westcountryfires 👍🏻
Well done be great to get list of what and measurements not that we will all build same really appreciate your help
No worries and always happy to help. Send me a message on my business page and I’ll give you some information
Should you not get it plastered b4 fitting tv and fire ?
If I got it plastered first then how would I fit the fire in? The tv is fitted at this stage to make sure it fit correctly and at the next stage of plastering it simply taken off the bracket
@Kris Horner it’s not a recessed fire! it’s a built in fire so wouldn’t work that way. Recessed fires slot into the hole, this particular fire has an outer frame meaning framework is built around it
What is the general cost for media wall installation
Anything between £900 and £1800 depending on size and requirements
Did you use 2x3?
Yes it’s all 3x2 timber
what is the thikness of the plywood 1/2 or 5/8
Mdf 12.5mm
We does the heat go?
The heat from the fires always blow down from the front of the fires
Zero Selfishness , thanks 👍
Where's the fireplace from?
Westcountryfires this was bought from
Everyone makes it different on their own way. There isnt really a tutorial on this just an insight because every household, wall, material, tv size is different. But good video
How many lengths of timber did you use?
Be on the safe side and say about 18
Thank you
How does the remote change the channel if sky box is hidden
Sky boxes now have Bluetooth remotes so even though there hidden they still work amazing
Science
What is the depth of that media wall?
Total depth of the media wall is 300mm
What is the depth
Me personally always do it at 300mm 👍🏻
Ir extender
But where does the heat come out of the fireplace 😢
The heat comes from the vents at the front, they blow the heat downwards so media wall never gets hot
So it does not go up to the celinnh?
Yes it goes floor to ceiling
Que medidas son ?? Las maderas
They are 3x2 timber wood
Hello where are u based and how much do u charge?
Hi, I’m Cheshire based and cost depends on the type/style of build really. Message my business page for a detailed quote “Mediawalls2u”
How high off the floor is the fire
Standard height is roughly between 300 and 400mm
@@mediawalls2u thanks for that ,we have a virgin TV box and a router which we need to point remote at to change channels do you put an additional slot in frame
If you need to point the remote at these boxes then possibly an additional slot, alternatively you could create a hidden shelf within the tv recess and put the boxes there
How far did you kick it out off the wall
Usually upto 300mm depth
Bead up and skim it bud👍
Come build me one please . How much we looking at ?
Message my business page I’ll give you a quote for what you need
The televisions that are mounted above fire places etc have half the shelf life
Where do order your fireplaces from?
I personally use a company called westcountry fires
Espero que no cambies de TV en los proximos 10 años 😂😂
Why? These openings for the tv can always be changed to fit
Definitely should have taped and mudded that before showing it off..
nice song 🫵
Put the TV up way too high, that's how
😮😮😮😮😮
12 inches deep?
Yes that’s correct
Now you have to take it all apart... Mud the Drywall... let it dry, sand it... sand it again... then again... paint it, let it dry lol or just leave it looking all unfinished and trashy like that. Just to hide a few Wires lol 🤟😏