Homeowner Kit
Installation of a Decorative Concepts Homeowner Kit fireplace surround is a matter of simply fitting six pre-assembled pieces together and screwing them into the wall. A mounting board, required hardware and assembly instructions are included in your order.

Would a builder ever want to order a Homeowner Kit? Absolutely! The quick, no-fuss installation of a Homeowner Kit is just the ticket for that last-minute rush job.

Builder Kit
Installation of a Decorative Concepts Builder Kit fireplace surround is a straightforward forty-five minutes at the most for a finish carpenter. We send you the legs already assembled. You put the rest of the kit together from pre-cut pieces then mount the assembled kit on the wall. The defining skill you'll need to complete a Builder Kit is to be able to do compound miters with a miter saw. The installation requires the use of the tools and supplies listed below.

Would a homeowner ever want to order a Builder Kit? Absolutely! If you have trim capenter skills or have a trim carpenter working on your project, we'll let you put your surround together yourself and pass along the savings to

Assembly Instructions are provided with each surround delivered. You can also view or download any of our assembly instructions to get a sense of what is involved.
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• Tips on cutting the crown moulding

• Mantel Shelf Kit Instructions

Tools and Supplies needed for
a Mantel Shelf Kit Installation

• Hammer
• Level
• Electric Drill with a Phillips bit or a Phillips Screwdriver
• 3/16" drill bit
• Wood glue
• Studfinder (optional)

Tools and Supplies needed for
Builder Kit Installation

• 8- 1 ½" screws
• 25- 3" screws
• 1 1/2" Finish nails or pin nailer
• Wood glue
• Construction adhesive (optional)
• Mounting boards
• Spacer blocks
• Hammer
• Flathead Screwdriver
• Electric Drill
• Level
• Saw that will cut a miter
• 3-4 C-clamps (optional)