Shiplap Fireplace Wall with a White Oak Hearth
Justin Matthews • September 3, 2026
Shiplap wall, white oak hearth, hidden cabling
Location: Greenville, SC
The problem. A blank fireplace wall with a television mounted on a bracket and cables running down the drywall in a plastic channel.
What we did.
- Framed and ran shiplap the full height of the chase
- Built a custom white oak hearth and mantel
- Ran power and low-voltage inside the wall to a recess behind the screen
- Kept correct clearances around the firebox throughout
- Finished and sealed the oak to match the room's existing wood tones
The result. One of our favourite projects. The cables are gone and the room finally has a focal point.
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