Geez! For all that work, I hope that Mrs. Santa showed you plenty of appreciation for her birthday gift.....every night for at least a month. Great work Santa!
Absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks so much for taking the time to do the video and post. You've certainly helped me decide how to do this, and hopefully in time for Santa!
Great job Joe!!! I ended up building one after watching this. thanks for the inspiration! I put a vid of it on my channel called homemade gel fuel fireplace. Thanks again for posting this!!
I am looking to do this exact fireplace!! Would love if you would share your materials list and a slight breakdown of your process....or even links you used for inspiration. I am definitely a beginner!!!
I used a tile adhesive from home depot for the ceramic and a sanded grout. You could use a porcelain if you are concerned about the heat. The backer board is attached to the studs. From what I read before I built this fireplace, the gel is like burning a candle in a box. They do sell a metal firebox that you can build around, which is probably the safest way to go.
No. Venting is not needed. It is about the same as having a lit candle sitting inside. At the end of the fuel, when the can is just about empty, it tends to have a scent, kind of like after a candle is snuffed out, it has an odor, but it only lasts for about 10 minutes or so.
This is great. I have only just heard about gel fires. I love the fake chimney breast. Would it have been possible, in theory, to incorporate a cupboard above the fireplace, or would this be unsafe for storage due to rising heat?
Really impressive build. I really wasnt sure, but it came together in the end once it was all trimmed out. Whats the approx dimensions of your firebox? I am about to build similar, but I've been getting more and more concerned about fire safety. What do you think is a safe distance to keep above the gel cans? My firebox will be made of cement board and grouted glass mosaic tile. Also, do you know what brand your log set is?
I have about 16 inched from the top of the can to the top of the firebox. this has not seemed to be an issue. the log set was an odd lot from a gas fireplace store. I paid about 50 bucks for it, out the door.
Great video. What adhesive and grout did you use? Any special heat resistant or flexible type? Did you attach the backer board directly on studs? Did you have any problems with ceramic tiles cracking because of the heat? I don't know if I should use ceramic or porcelain.
Hey Joe, Nice job. I only can read the comments posted below and not any of your answers. Can you tell which Gel log set you used? RealFlame makes one that I was considering for a similar project. Thanks
the log set was purchased at a gas fireplace store which was an odd lot in the back of the store, not sure of the name. The real flame is what we use in ours. good luck
You really know the way to woman's heart. Your wife is a very lucky lady.
Geez! For all that work, I hope that Mrs. Santa showed you plenty of appreciation for her birthday gift.....every night for at least a month. Great work Santa!
Oh my god! How wonderful. This one of the most lovely gifts I can imagine. It is truly beautiful!
Absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks so much for taking the time to do the video and post. You've certainly helped me decide how to do this, and hopefully in time for Santa!
Great job Joe!!! I ended up building one after watching this. thanks for the inspiration! I put a vid of it on my channel called homemade gel fuel fireplace. Thanks again for posting this!!
Joe, Great work! We often advise our customers how to build their fires with Gel of Bio Ethanol inserts, you seemed to have done a great job!
I am looking to do this exact fireplace!! Would love if you would share your materials list and a slight breakdown of your process....or even links you used for inspiration. I am definitely a beginner!!!
wow hes a keeper!!!! its beautiful
WOW! A wonderful job.
Jeanne
This is really beautiful!! Great job! This would be great with an electric fireplace as well :)
your home looks absolutely beautiful! love the colors! (:
I used a tile adhesive from home depot for the ceramic and a sanded grout. You could use a porcelain if you are concerned about the heat. The backer board is attached to the studs. From what I read before I built this fireplace, the gel is like burning a candle in a box. They do sell a metal firebox that you can build around, which is probably the safest way to go.
awesome
awesome. just what I needed to know!
No. Venting is not needed. It is about the same as having a lit candle sitting inside. At the end of the fuel, when the can is just about empty, it tends to have a scent, kind of like after a candle is snuffed out, it has an odor, but it only lasts for about 10 minutes or so.
+Joe Nunes WOW would love you to come and do one for me...fantastic!
Amazing build, Joe. Would you please share your materials list and the total cost for the buildout? I'm looking to do your exact specs. Thank you.
This is great. I have only just heard about gel fires. I love the fake chimney breast. Would it have been possible, in theory, to incorporate a cupboard above the fireplace, or would this be unsafe for storage due to rising heat?
This was a great video! I was wondering how much in total your materials cost? Thanks for posting the video?
Really impressive build. I really wasnt sure, but it came together in the end once it was all trimmed out. Whats the approx dimensions of your firebox? I am about to build similar, but I've been getting more and more concerned about fire safety. What do you think is a safe distance to keep above the gel cans? My firebox will be made of cement board and grouted glass mosaic tile. Also, do you know what brand your log set is?
I have about 16 inched from the top of the can to the top of the firebox. this has not seemed to be an issue. the log set was an odd lot from a gas fireplace store. I paid about 50 bucks for it, out the door.
Great video. What adhesive and grout did you use? Any special heat resistant or flexible type? Did you attach the backer board directly on studs? Did you have any problems with ceramic tiles cracking because of the heat? I don't know if I should use ceramic or porcelain.
It came out Beautiful but you did not put the correct information for people to follow what to doing ...
badasss! Can you come do my house now =D lol
Hey Joe, Nice job. I only can read the comments posted below and not any of your answers. Can you tell which Gel log set you used? RealFlame makes one that I was considering for a similar project. Thanks
the log set was purchased at a gas fireplace store which was an odd lot in the back of the store, not sure of the name. The real flame is what we use in ours. good luck
the real flame gel is what we use, still not sure of the log set. I know they are for a gas fireplace.
Is venting required for this??
Do you remember how much it cost for all the materials (not including logs and fuel) ?
I have no idea if its a $400 job or $1400 lol
If I am remembering correctly, it was around $300
Ok great. Totally doable. Thank you!