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• How do you trim around a fireplace?

  Trimming around a fireplace means installing a surround frame or trim kit to cover the gap between the fireplace unit face and the wall opening, creating a clean, finished edge wit

• How to seal the edge of a fireplace

  Seal the edge of a fireplace by applying high-temperature silicone or refractory caulk along any gap between the fireplace insert face, trim, or surround and the surrounding wall —

• What is the average cost of an electric fireplace insert?

  Electric fireplace inserts typically cost between $200 and $1,500, with most mid-range units — including recessed inserts with realistic log effects — landing in the $400–$900 rang

• Are electric fireplace inserts worth it?

  Electric fireplace inserts are worth it for most buyers replacing an unused masonry or prefab opening — the combination of realistic flame effect, supplemental zone heating, and ze

• What is the most realistic electric fireplace insert?

  The Masarflame Flemington retro insert delivers the most realistic flame effect in its category, primarily because it combines life-like resin logs, a physical ember bed, and a thr

• What are the common problems with electric fireplace inserts?

  Electric fireplace inserts share six recurring problems: incorrect sizing, insufficient wall depth, flame realism disappointment, WiFi setup failures on smart models, thermostat co

• What is the trim around a fireplace called?

  The trim around a fireplace is called a surround or mantel surround — terms used interchangeably to describe the decorative frame that borders the fireplace opening on the left, ri