Build shelves

Kim Codispoti
by Kim Codispoti
I have a electric fire place I would like to build shelves to go on the sides of it would this be that something that can be done.
  5 answers
  • Hope Williams Hope Williams on Sep 01, 2014
    Absolutely!
  • Darla Darla on Sep 01, 2014
    If the sides of the fireplace don't get too hot, go for it!
  • Carmen Carmen on Sep 01, 2014
    If you know who installed it, or who the manufacturer is I would ask them BEFORE doing the work. Safe above everything else!
  • Guy Crease Guy Crease on Sep 01, 2014
    Sure, just mind the temps coming from the fire place and how it affects your shelving material.
  • Judi Oldridge Judi Oldridge on Sep 01, 2014
    Always helpful to insulate with a heat proofing material, then butt your wooden bookshelves into it making sure the measurements allow for this protection. After the shelving is installed, use a cool trim to disguise the join edge and the other 3 edges as well.