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Here’s how to frame a fireplace the right way 👇 Materials I used: - Kiln dried 2x4 lumber (try to find pieces that are as straight as possible) - Spax construction screws 2 1/2” long - 3 (1x6) line boards for the ledger boards - Laser level stud finder Step by step: 1. Cut your flooring about 1” larger than how big you need your framing to be on each side. This will account for the drywall and the baseboard. 2. Mark your wall studs (usually 16” on center) 3. Screw 1x6 boards into the studs, mak