Small fireplace with own hands

What makes a house cozy?"First of all, his tenants."From how all members of the family are used to behaving, in what perspective are building their relationships, the atmosphere will change. Secondly, it is the repair and decoration of the rooms. Agree, well-designed rooms and thoughtful furnishings can provide the appropriate comfort, and vice versa - careless attitude to all components of the interior, distort and repel guests even from the most spacious, but tasteless home. And of course, the fireplace. Its soft glow gives a special color to the entire arrangement of the living room or bedroom, where it is most often planned to install it. We'll figure out how to make the house lighter and brighter, creating a small fireplace with our own hands.

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Kinds of

Of course, a large fireplace looks very impressive, but often the size of the room does not allow it to fit. Do not despair, because the mini version is also very elegant and brings an atmosphere of warmth and coziness to any home.

Important! The difference between large and small versions of fireplaces is not only in size, but also in the structure.

We will deal with models of mini-fireplaces.

Steel

There is always the option to purchase an already ready cast-iron version or a fireplace made of steel. These are compact models that can be installed even on the second floor of a private house if the chimney is provided in advance. Often these products have unusual shapes, and they can be decorated with cast elements and a glass door that also performs a protective function.

Also today, among these models, you can find small cookers, similar in size to the stove, which easily cope with cooking, helps warm the room and fascinates with its flame.

Important! The only drawback of such models is their greater weight compared to other versions of small fireplaces.

Electric fireplace

Mini-fireplace can be with real flame, and can be electric.
Modern electric fireplaces are notable for safety, and thanks to the latest technology, simulating combustion is very difficult to distinguish from real fire.

Bio-fireplace

There is another interesting option - bio-fireplace. This is a small device that works with biofuels. Perhaps, this is the most eco-friendly kind of fireplaces for today. It does not smoke a room, has absolutely no smell, and will not damage the finish of the room.

Important! The appearance of such devices will be to the taste of everyone who loves unusual geometric shapes, and the compact size allows to install them in any room: bedroom, living room and even in the kitchen.

Decorative version of

If you do not have the opportunity to make a real oven, you can create an artificial version of it. To do this, you need a cardboard box, glue, cutter and a little imagination.

Classic

You can assemble a fireplace in the classical version: from a stone, and make the same natural lining or decor of metal. In this case, the small version of the fireplace will be very similar to the large one.

Such mini versions are a bit simpler than their big brothers, and their design is similar to a "burzhuyku" oven.

Key elements:

• camera;
• ash pan;
• chimney.

This is usually the scheme of mini-fireplaces and is limited. In larger versions, there are also blind cameras, a filter system and other devices.

Important! Mini-fireplace, as well as large, warms well and gives space for its decor. Brick mini-fireplace is an ageless classic. The shape, size and decor of such a hearth depends only on your choice. And you can create such an oven yourself.

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How to place a fireplace?

Before taking on a small fireplace with your own hands, you should understand where you can place it. In any room, it is important that all the elements are not cluttered, but make the space more holistic. So, let's look at the basic placement tips.

Recommendations:

1. If the space in the room is very small, pay attention to the corner models - they perfectly save space.
2. Do not place the fireplace near the bed, as strong heat will prevent healthy sleep.
3. Also it is not necessary to place fireplaces near to working zones - heat from them relaxes, instead of adjusts on working process.
4. Excellent option will be the placement of a fireplace in the hall.
5. Do not make a fireplace in rooms where children often play or sleep. It is not safe.

When the site is selected, you can start construction.

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Building a fireplace

Small fireplace stoves are very much easier to build with their own hands. It will take less time, effort and money for them, and if a mistake was made during the construction of the furnace, it would be much easier to remake it. Let's talk in more detail about the construction of a brick oven.

Determine the size of the

To begin with, find out the required dimensions. The size of the firebox can be easily calculated if you know the area of ​​the room. To do this, the total area should be divided by 50.

If the room size is from 15 to 25 squares, and the height is not more than 3 meters, it is good to keep the temperature in the room there will be a firebox width of 60 cm and a height of 50 cm. In this case, the back of it will be 30 cm in height and 40 cm in width. For a fireplace of this size will need from 180 to 200 bricks.

Important! But these are approximate calculations. On site, you need to check all dimensions with a tape measure and calculate the exact values ​​for your future product.

Next, you need to prepare materials and tools.

Preparation

For construction, you will need:

1. Bricks stove and fireproof - when ordering, do not forget to add about 10 percent to broken bricks.
2. Sand is coarse-grained - before use it must be sifted to prevent small debris from entering.
3. Clay - to create a good fireplace choose blue clay.
4. Crushed stone - about two or three buckets.
5. Level and ruler.
6. Fittings with a diameter of 10 mm, and a total length of about 10 meters.
7. Water.
8. Cement.
9. Containers for mixing.
10. Mixer for construction.

You also need a ready drawing of the future fireplace.

Drawing

The quality of the drawing depends on how well the work will be done. In the drawing, you must specify:

1. Location.
2. Dimensions of fireplace and chimney in meters and bricks.
3. Layout of the masonry.
4. Dimensions of parts.

Important! It is best to draw the drawing in different planes, or to make up its three-dimensional model in accordance with the size of the brick and room.

After preparing the materials and the drawing, you can start work on the construction of the fireplace.

Preparing the foundation

To begin construction of a small fireplace with your own hands follows from the foundation. The role of the foundation is to protect the floor from damage. If we talk about the fireplace in the room, then:

• The foundation is a single layer of refractory bricks, fireproof tiles or other material with high fire protection.
• It is necessary to lay the foundation so that from the fireplace itself it protrudes to the ⅓ part.

After laying, you can proceed to the rear wall.

Rear wall

The back wall of the firebox is laid in two layers: from the bottom to the beginning of the chimney. Inside put refractory brick, and outside - normal.

Important! Masonry should be made on wetted material, otherwise - it crumbles and can fall apart very quickly.

The standard wall size is 40 cm, after which the masonry is made at an angle of 20 degrees, which allows raising it after another 20 cm. This part is called a "smoke tooth".After its assembly begins the entrance of the chimney, where the masonry and ends.

The rest is laid out in accordance with the developed drawing.

Important! Do not forget about the place for the ash pan, the combustion chamber and the breeze.

Let's take a closer look at the example.

Example

In terms of series, the circuit can be arranged as follows:

1. Solid rows: first and second.
2. Series forming ash: third and fourth.
3. Also the third row includes the installation of a support for the door.
4. The fifth row is the installation of a grate.
5. The sixth row is the installation of the furnace door.
6. After the clutch is continued according to the drawing.
7. Row 12 - installation of the brewing chamber.
8. Row 19 - Tie into the chimney.
9. End of the masonry: 30 row.

Important! The initial rows are laid on a mixture of clay and cement. The higher the rows rise, the less clay should be in the strengthening solution.

After - install the chimney according to the drawing. Already on the street part of the chimney, you can use not only brick, but pipes. After laying the chimney, a visor is installed on it.

Jointing

After laying, the grouting of the fireplace should be done using sand and wet clay. Be sure to do the work carefully, wash the clay that fell on the brick.
After this, you can proceed with the installation of the equipment.

Mounting

In order for the fireplace to work, you need the equipment. Its a bit, but all the components are very important.

Fireplace fireplace

You can buy a ready-made version or make a furnace with your own hands. This - one of the most important elements of the fireplace, so experts recommend not to save and put a good store option.

Connection pipe

This part is used to connect the chimney and furnace. During installation, the branch pipe is sealed with refractory materials.

Smoke outlet

Installed on top of the furnace. It is better to choose a metal variant, since it does not need to be further sealed, and it is also easier to install.

Important! The chimney pipe must be covered with heat-insulating material, so that it does not heat up and does not destroy the masonry with its heat.

Pressure equalizer

This is a device in the form of a grate, which can be purchased, but it's also easy to make yourself.

For self-creation, you will need:

1. Cut out a door of stainless steel 5x5 cm
2. Place it in the side wall of the fireplace 10-15 cm below the ceiling. T

Important! Such a device will help regulate the pressure in the fireplace. If it is weak - the door is closed, if strong - open.

Then follows the work on the facing of the fireplace.

Decorative work

The main material of the cladding is recommended to choose a natural stone or other refractory material. A fireplace with cast figures and patterns will look wonderful. After the cladding, you can check the fireplace and start.

If you decide to make a small fireplace with your own hands, do not neglect the clarifying recommendations from practitioners.

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Tips:

1. In order to make everything right, look for the roller on the Internet, write down the main points.
2. Be sure to change the usual brick to fireproof when making ash and combustion chambers.
3. Do not forget to clean the fireplace of ash and soot from time to time.
4. There are masters who lay clay with their hands, but if you prefer - use a trowel.
5. When working, be sure to keep the drawing next to it.
6. Also for your convenience, write yourself a work plan.
7. Be sure to mark the posted rows.
8. Do not forget about the sealing. For country variants, canvasses of roofing felt, stacked on each other overlap.
9. To ensure complete tightness of the structure, check all corners beforehand. They should not be cracked or chipped.
10. When working with clay soak it should be 2-3 days before work begins. Each morning, add a little water and mix.

If you doubt your abilities or do not understand how to make a fireplace, it's better to buy a ready-made version, or to contact a specialist. But we hope that our detailed instructions have clarified this situation for you, and you are quite ready to realize your idea yourself.