OK - so this takes two - one person who has an eye for detail and a second (me) who can do the rest :)
This took months - mainly though because I get distracted easily. The unit is 8' wide by 12' high and has a fireplace in the centre. We used maple plywood and locked everything in place via routing out the edges and then screwed it all in. The centre piece - was hard because it's mounted using bolts and it's heavy!
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| Frame out the entertainment centre, after the new window was installed |
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| Pull out the drywall - so you can run electrical and cable |
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| Instal plywood where the TV will sit - and make sure electrical is cut out |
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| New fireplace |
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| Framing out the fireplace - the biggest issue is installing the metal and heat resistant drywall |
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| The metal has to be at or above the triangle pieces to meet code and not catch fire |
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| Starting to take shape - the cabinets and AV unit are now attached |
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| Removable shelving has been added |
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| Frame around the rest of the unit, including the fireplace itself |
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| Ready for staining |
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1st coat - looks barny - which would be great, but I'm going for a sub-modern look
(a mix of art deco, mid-century modern and bauhaus) |
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| Final coat on |
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| With backlit LED lighting - oh and the window has an electronic window shade |
So...it took a few months to finish, but it's awesome and I couldn't have done it without help from my brother. Onto the next project!
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