Build Your Own Fireplace Screen

10 ideas to diy your own fireplace screen whenever you walk into a room with a fireplace you find that no matter what else the room holds the fireplace just commands your attention.

Build your own fireplace screen.

Take four rods and weld them together at right angles to create a square or rectangular frame. Make sure their length is appropriate for your screen size. So you really need a fireplace screen to make the focal point beautiful even in summer when you don t have a roaring fire going. Many of these have architectural salvage for you to pick through.

Just remember to measure the opening of your fireplace first and take a tape measure with you on your search. The goal here was to build a faux log stack facade that you can remove when you are ready to use the actual fireplace and replace the next day once the fireplace was cool again. Only do this if you have experience using a welder. The screen would give the depth and perception of a bunch of stacked wood but really it would be just a few inches thick and somewhat easy to pop in and out.

Look for old windows at flea markets thrift stores or secondhand shops that specialize in re purposed items. Try making your own fireplace screen from a window sash.