Steps
STEP 1
Remove crown molding on the bottom of the wall where the fireplace will go.
Tools
Multi-Tool
![Cutting crown molding](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/9ce0ed13a8e64c308ae72387c5288c86.png)
STEP 2
Cut 2x4's to size based on desired dimensions of fireplace and height of the ceiling.
Tools
Miter Saw
![Cutting wood to size](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/2899b4e2ccb643adb7777890aae1fcc6.png)
STEP 3
Create the frame of the fireplace using pocket holes and screws. Attach the frame to both the ceiling and the walls.
Tools
Drill
![Creating fireplace frame](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/e976282f35ee4ae6a6b0a6ceb187cb07.png)
STEP 4
Create the frame to which the fireplace will attach.
Tools
Drill
![Attaching fireplace together](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/22f76e9fd79640eeb367c9bbcf787f42.png)
STEP 5
Create additional supports within the frame for attaching the fireplace and drywall.
Tools
Drill
![Attaching support pieces](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/d74ab664078644be8caa23438dbfa4a0.png)
STEP 6
Attach drywall to the frame of the fireplace.
Tools
Drill
![Attaching drywall](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/b03a3eb472794da3bf5eadc5f0c9747f.png)
STEP 7
Seal the drywall, then apply roman clay to the fireplace and allow time to dry.
![Applying roman clay](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/7221c0599b8b4a75be91e4e584b7443e.png)
STEP 8
Attach fireplace piece into its frame.
Tools
Drill
![Attaching fireplace](https://2e1293630802db8d0d56-50fcdb1c10e3e49a3d1b0541a2f13b69.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/projects/steps/70ed260636de446d9448690b7d846bbe.png)