Installation & Safety

Looking for expert information on how to fit a fireplace at home? You’ve come to the right place. Here at Direct Fireplaces we have a wealth of fireplace installation articles jam-packed with tips and advice to help you do a professional and safe job. Whether you need to know how to install a gas or electric fire, or you want advice on choosing the right fireplace installer, we have plenty of essential insight thanks to our many years in the industry - and we’re adding to it all the time, so keep checking back regularly for more fireplace installation advice so you can fit a fire at home with minimum effort.

  1. Mounting Your TV Above Your Fireplace: Best Practices and Tips 

    Mounting Your TV Above Your Fireplace: Best Practices and Tips 
    Are you considering mounting your TV above your fireplace to create an entertainment media wall in your home? If that's the case, then you're certainly not alone. This is a popular trend among homeowners who want to combine two focal points of their living space into one seamless design.   But before you grab your tools […]
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  2. What Are the Easiest Fireplaces to Install?

    What Are the Easiest Fireplaces to Install?
    Are you looking to buy a new fireplace that you can easily install yourself in your home? Perhaps you’re doing up a buy-to-let and are looking for a quick and easy fireplace installation? Whatever the context, if you’re looking for the easiest fireplaces to install, then you’re in the right place. Fireplace installations by skill […]
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  3. What You Need to Know About Maintaining & Servicing a Gas Fireplace

    What You Need to Know About Maintaining & Servicing a Gas Fireplace
    Whether you’ve got a new gas fireplace or one that’s been providing faithful service for year after year, it’s important that you not only get it serviced on a regular basis, but that you maintain and clean it too. Keep reading and the Direct Fireplaces team will tell you what you need to know about […]
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  4. Can I Have a Gas Fire If I Don't Have Gas in My Home?

    Can I Have a Gas Fire If I Don't Have Gas in My Home?
    Around 80% of UK homes are currently connected to the UK mains gas supply, meaning they can install and use gas fires. If you’re one of the 20% of homeowners who doesn’t have access to the gas network, you might be wondering if there’s any way you can have a gas fire in your home? […]
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  5. How Much Does It Cost to Build a Media Wall with a Fireplace?

    How Much Does It Cost to Build a Media Wall with a Fireplace?
    A media wall fireplace enables you to create a functional and ambient centrepiece to enhance your living space. Whether you’re updating your home, putting your personal stamp on a new home, or curious to find out if a media wall with a fireplace is the right choice for you, it often all comes down to […]
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  6. Step by Step Guide to Building a Media Wall With a Fireplace

    Step by Step Guide to Building a Media Wall With a Fireplace
    Media walls with fireplaces have become a popular interior design feature in homes across the UK. It’s easy to see why. Not only do they look incredible, but they’re practical too, combining a flatscreen TV and an electric fireplace into a single eye-catching feature. If you’re thinking of creating one in your home, then keep […]
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  7. How Do You Install a Wall-Mounted Electric Fire?

    How Do You Install a Wall-Mounted Electric Fire?
    Wall-mounted electric fires are becoming an increasingly popular fireplace option in homes across the UK. It’s easy to see why. They’re modern, stylish and highly-practical. So, if you’re thinking about buying one, you might be wondering how they are installed. Keep reading and the Direct Fireplaces team will tell you everything you need to know… […]
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  8. How to Dispose of or Recycle an Old Fireplace

    How to Dispose of or Recycle an Old Fireplace
    You’ve just bought a shiny new fireplace for your home. Great! But, what do you do with your old one? Whether you’re completely dismantling an entire fireplace surround, or simply getting rid of an old fire appliance or insert, it’s important you do it the right way. So, if you want to know how to […]
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  9. What Is a Fireplace Back Panel?

    What Is a Fireplace Back Panel?
    If you want to create a stunning fireplace in your home, then there are several items that you’ll need to do the job; one of which is a back panel. But, what exactly is a fireplace back panel? Keep reading and Direct Fireplaces will tell you everything you need to know! Fireplace back panel definition […]
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  10. What's the Most Efficient Way to Heat Your Home?

    What's the Most Efficient Way to Heat Your Home?
    Energy efficiency is more of a priority for homeowners than ever before. With fuel costs set to rise, and stricter environmental legislation on the way, now is the time to look at the most efficient ways to heat your home. Keep reading and we’ll take you through all of the most efficient ways to keep […]
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