Fake fireplace set up

Just wondering about everyone's opinion about turning a fake fireplace into a red tail ste up?

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How big is said fake fireplace?

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Originally Posted by Streller

How big is said fake fireplace?

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I found it on craigslist and picking it up today. So dont actually know dimensions right now. But does look adequate for a baby to a 1 year old.

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I know that it would definitely be tall enough, and I have no doubt that the dimensions length wise would be fine. But I'm not sure about how deep it is, most of these fake fireplaces I've seen look incredibly thin, as they're mainly just a panel for the display. But if you can pull it off, I reckon it'd be quite a cool build.

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Originally Posted by Streller

I know that it would definitely be tall enough, and I have no doubt that the dimensions length wise would be fine. But I'm not sure about how deep it is, most of these fake fireplaces I've seen look incredibly thin, as they're mainly just a panel for the display. But if you can pull it off, I reckon it'd be quite a cool build.

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When I pick it up in a couple hours, will post picks with dimensions and maybe get more help/input from you. If its ok?

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I'm sure that as the day goes on, more of the members from the States will be on too, as well as from other nations. I'm sure they'll all pile in and give their input too. :)

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Originally Posted by Streller

I'm sure that as the day goes on, more of the members from the States will be on too, as well as from other nations. I'm sure they'll all pile in and give their input too. :)

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Thats a given. Lots of respect for a few members on here. Awesome peoe

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I haven't seen a fake fireplace in years. The only ones I remember were made of metal which gives me a few concerns.

One is the seams not being tight enough to hold humidity. Plenty of silicone sealant may take care or that.

Metal edges may be sharp. Again, plenty of silicone is needed.

Possible rust, should be fixable, but messy.

If it has glass doors, will they seal enough to hold humidity? This may be the only real troublesome feature to rectify.

Best of luck, look forward to seeing the end product. :)

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Originally Posted by Reinz

I haven't seen a fake fireplace in years. The only ones I remember were made of metal which gives me a few concerns.

One is the seams not being tight enough to hold humidity. Plenty of silicone sealant may take care or that.

Metal edges may be sharp. Again, plenty of silicone is needed.

Possible rust, should be fixable, but messy.

If it has glass doors, will they seal enough to hold humidity? This may be the only real troublesome feature to rectify.

Best of luck, look forward to seeing the end product. :)

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From pics, it's wood n fiberglass. Double brass/glass door frame. Plan on stapling painters plastic on inside if any metal is visible.

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Originally Posted by locolobito

From pics, it's wood n fiberglass. Double brass/glass door frame. Plan on stapling painters plastic on inside if any metal is visible.

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Good, sounds like the job won't be too big. :)

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Dimensions are 4ft×2ft×2.5ft on inside. Will have to line with plastic due to inside being that paper stuff on back of dressers. Only metal is brass doors and gliders and fake air holes. Will have to seal a few spots and close all gaps around doors. Awesome project to start on.

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Dimensions are 4ft×2ft×2.5ft on inside. Will have to line with plastic due to inside being that paper stuff on back of dressers. Only metal is brass doors and gliders and fake air holes. Will have to seal a few spots and close all gaps around doors. Awesome project to start on.

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Won't the brass on the doors corrode from the humidity ?

I guess if the doors gave you trouble you could always replace them with Plexi doors on hinges or add tracks and make sliding doors?

COOL project !!

I see corrosion after a few weeks myself. But with silicone or hot glue, it may be protected. In theory anyhow

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Is the flooring of the fireplace made of wood? How do you plan on heating the enclosure? I ask because it may be quite difficult to transfer heat through the wood if planning on using a UTH.

Interesting project, hope it turns out well. Good luck! :gj:

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Originally Posted by Trisnake

Is the flooring of the fireplace made of wood? How do you plan on heating the enclosure? I ask because it may be quite difficult to transfer heat through the wood if planning on using a UTH.

Interesting project, hope it turns out well. Good luck! :gj:

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The inside is that paper stuff that is put behind dressers. I plan on putting in acrylic/glass bottom with 11 inch heat tape for hot spot and at least 100/150 watt overhead light. After setting up and what not, let run for a few days and work out kinks from there.

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This is Tiny that I'm building this for.

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I'd take pics step by step and put it in the diy section. A lot of people could learn from your project as I'm also interested :)


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I feel like all the trouble it will be worth to retrofit it, you might as well just start from scratch.

Looks like you will need quite a bit of modification.

That being said, you could put down some vinyl tiles. I've seen people do that with good results.

Best of luck!


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Originally Posted by BBotteron

I'd take pics step by step and put it in the diy section. A lot of people could learn from your project as I'm also interested :)


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I did think of that. Thank you

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

I feel like all the trouble it will be worth to retrofit it, you might as well just start from scratch.

Looks like you will need quite a bit of modification.

That being said, you could put down some vinyl tiles. I've seen people do that with good results.

Best of luck!


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I do agree that it may be more trouble than anything. But I do enjoy a challenge from time to time, and this a challenge where I have no worries of getting arrested. Win win

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I do agree that it may be more trouble than anything. But I do enjoy a challenge from time to time, and this a challenge where I have no worries of getting arrested. Win win

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Best of luck! Let us know how it turns out :gj:


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This is temp build. 2.8ft×1ft×11.5ft. Cutting n trimming is needed.

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Thank you all for input and intrest. Love you all

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