A wall-mounted fireplace is gradually becoming an increasingly popular alternative to bulky structures installed near walls and in the corners of a room. Changing lifestyle and well-being of citizens affected the attitude towards the interior and the style of housing. A mounted electric fireplace has become an integral part of many city apartments. The role of the heater in relation to these products becomes more likely auxiliary or backup, design and aesthetics come to the fore. In order not to get lost in the abundance of products offered by manufacturers, you should familiarize yourself with the varieties of wall-mounted electric, gas, solid fuel fireplaces and other interesting design solutions.
Types of wall mounted fireplaces for fuel use
The industry produces fireplaces that work on different energy sources. Thanks to this, the consumer can choose the option that is best suited for the arrangement of his property.
The distribution network presents products that operate on such fuels:
- Firewood. The most popular design for owners of private houses and cottages. There is a lot of wood, it gets inexpensively. However, the equipment of a reliable chimney passing through the ceiling and the roofing system is required. The fuel itself quickly burns out and is a fire hazard.
- Electricity. A suspended electric fireplace does not need a chimney and a base. Products are lightweight, compact, subject to the availability of a heating element effective. The only negative is the large energy bills. If there is central or independent heating, an excellent option is electric fireplaces, where instead of a firebox a monitor is used, and the flame is simulated.
- Bioethanol Denatured alcohol of plant origin is used as fuel and a source of decorative lighting. Fire creates beautiful overflows and warmth, which is enough to heat a small room. Given that oxygen burns in the furnace, forced ventilation is required for the room.
- Gas. A burner is installed inside the hearth, which is closed by glass and fake firewood. The furnace can operate from an industrial line or from cylinders. An efficient exhaust hood is required to remove combustion products.
According to the results of the sales market analysis, a hinged electric fireplace is in greatest demand among the population due to its versatility, reliability and safety.
Technical properties and specifications
When choosing a wall-mounted electric fireplace, you should pay attention to such product characteristics:
- The size. The fireplace portal can be 60-150 cm in width and 50-80 cm in height. A hearth is selected whose dimensions are proportional to the parameters of the room.
- Power. In various models, it varies in the range of 1.0-2.5 kW. On average, 1 kW / 10 m² is required for high-quality room heating.
- Weight. It can be 10-100 kg, depending on the design and size of the outbreak. A reliable base is required if the electric fireplace is built into the wall of drywall.
- Remote control. Its functionality starts from turning on and off and ends with the ability to adjust the temperature and intensity of the flame.
- Additional options. The most expensive models are equipped with speakers, air purifiers and smoke simulators.
An electric fireplace built into the wall looks more natural, but installation will have to spend more time and effort.
Advantages and disadvantages
Given the unusual decision to place a horizontal electric fireplace on the wall, this product can be an interesting accent for rooms of any style. It is enough to choose a portal suitable for him.
The advantages of wall models:
- ease;
- compactness;
- originality;
- grace;
- autonomy, independence from chimneys;
- ease of maintenance, it is enough to periodically wipe the dust;
- a wide range of products of any design, shape and size;
- the ability to do it yourself.
It cannot be argued that wall pockets are ideal in every way. Wood-burning products cannot be installed in city apartments, and permission to connect gas equipment is required. The analogs working on electricity and biofuel do not have restrictions on placement, but are expensive to operate. Electricity and denatured alcohol have an impressive cost if they are actively used.
The device and installation of wall fireplaces
Wall-mounted fireplaces with an external difference have a technologically identical device.
The products consist of such parts:
- Wireframe. It is usually made of steel profile, less often of timber. Designed for mounting external and internal parts.
- Portal. The outer shell of the focus. It is made of natural or artificial materials that imitate brick, stone or stucco.
- Firebox. Serves for the placement of fuel or fake elements illuminated by a real flame or lamps. In electric fireplaces under the furnaces, fan heaters are installed that generate a stream of hot air.
Wall-mounted fireplaces can be square, round and rectangular in shape. The material of manufacture is metal, drywall, glass, laminated boards and plastic.
Regardless of the type, the lesions should be located at a distance of 40-80 cm from the floor. So they will look organic, the generated heat will evenly fill the volume of the room. For suspended models, 8 mm hooks are used at the rate of 1 hardware per 20 kg. For embedded products, an installation is made around which a decorative box is arranged. The wiring is fed into it in advance and is hidden in the strobes or baseboards.
Application area
The scope of use of wall fires is limited only by the type of fuel used.
For gas fireplaces, the best place would be a spacious kitchen or lounge, where you can covertly hold a high-pressure hose. In this case, one should not forget about the hood, which should fit into the interior.
Wood stoves are made stationary, placed in living rooms and halls right next to the wall or in the middle of the room. Here, the determining factor is the technology of laying the chimney and the features of the supporting structures.
Fireplaces that run on electricity and biofuels can be placed wherever there are no young children and people with mental disabilities. The foci look great in living rooms, bedrooms, on staircases in a private house.
Popular wall fireplace manufacturers
Rating of the most popular manufacturers of wall-mounted electric fireplaces:
- Dimplex (Ireland);
- Premi (Germany);
- Althon (Italy);
- Gyrofocus (France);
- Arion (Belgium);
- Electrolux (Sweden);
- Real Flame (Russia);
- Royal Flame (China).
You can purchase goods at specialized points of sale or on certified Internet portals. You should pay attention to the presence of accompanying documents in order to purchase a genuine high-quality fireplace, and not a fake.
