Sofa table makeover, advice needed!

Could I put an electric fireplace insert into an old sofa table I want to keep?
  6 answers
  • Shawna Bailey Shawna Bailey on Dec 15, 2016

    That sounds really cool, what type of electric fireplace is it?

    Some are made to slip into any place and are shielded on the outside some are not.

  • Sauve Sauve on Dec 28, 2016

    It depends on the material the coffee table is made of and where it will be located once the insertion is done. If your coffee table is wood and if it is old wood I would not advise it. Even the shielded inserts get quite warm and that could lead to combustion. If you are planning on using it in the garden or outside, you must make sure it is not going to get wet or damp. I don't know much else. Good luck!


  • Cheryl @ Artzzle Cheryl @ Artzzle on Jan 06, 2017

    Hard to visualize or advise without pictures. Let's see what you're working with :D


  • Melissa V Melissa V on Jan 07, 2017

    Hey Sharon, Just like Shawna, Sauve and Cheryl it really is hard to advise you without more info or a photo. However, I can show what I did with a clearance TV/Entertainment center that has a space that was an awkward size for my old music system. I'm planning on sending a full post re: the space and fireplace. Hope this helps.

  • Irene Gronewald Irene Gronewald on Jan 12, 2017

    chalk paint that puppy black make it fade away as fireplace takes the main interest

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Apr 24, 2022

    Maybe, but would need to see table and fire to say for sure!