How to Make a Gas Fireplace Look Real

How to Make a Gas Fireplace Look Real
Written By
April Sanders
April Sanders
Published: May 14, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Below are some steps you can take if you would like your gas fireplace to look more like a real, wood burning fireplace.

Things You Will Need

  • Set of fireplace tools (poker, brush, tong, shovel)
  • Newspapers
  • Matches
  • Mantel
  • Solid hand-painted ceramic logs
  • Fireplace screen
  1. Invest in a set of solid, hand-painted ceramic logs. Most gas fireplaces come with a standard, inexpensive set of hollow, ceramic fiber logs. Upgrade to a more expensive but utterly realistic set and you will immediately notice how much more real your fireplace looks.

  2. Purchase a set of fireplace tools that would be used with a wood-burning fireplace. Place them beside the gas fireplace.

  3. Place a stack of folded newspapers in a basket next to the tools, and set a box of matches or a lighter on the mantel, so that it looks like you might be starting a fire at any moment. You might even pile some kindling on top of the newspaper.

  4. Add a wooden mantel to your gas fireplace. Most gas fireplaces do not come with mantels. Adding a mantel is a great way to make your fireplace look more realistic.

  5. Place a fireplace screen in front of the opening. These are traditionally used to keep sparks from flying into the room. Obviously, you will not have sparks with a gas fireplace, but the screen will make it look like your fireplace is wood burning.

The Drip Cap

  • Gas fireplaces are extremely popular.
  • Most gas fireplaces come with a standard, inexpensive set of hollow, ceramic fiber logs.
  • Obviously, you will not have sparks with a gas fireplace, but the screen will make it look like your fireplace is wood burning.

Photo Credits

www.stalbansstoveshop.com

www.stalbansstoveshop.com

April Sanders

April Sanders is a writer, teacher and the mother of three boys. Raised on an organic farm, she is an avid gardener and believes that good growth starts with a rich, supportive foundation -- a philosophy that serves her well in both…

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