Wall mount electric fireplaces aren’t designed to be built-in like electric fireplace inserts but some can be partially recessed or fully recessed into a wall.

A wall mount electric fireplace is a type of electric fireplace that is designed to be installed on the surface of a wall.

The main benefits of a wall mount electric fireplace is that they can be installed on most walls in a home with a nearby electrical outlet to save on floor space, making them great for small homes or apartments. There is also no need for a part of the wall to be removed in order to install the fireplace.

As wall mount electric fireplaces can still be fairly large units in terms of depth some models give you the option of the being able to recess the unit into the wall so that it doesn’t stick out into the room as far.

The two common terms that dictate how far a wall mount electric fireplace can be built into a wall include:

• Partially recessed
• Fully recessed

A wall mount electric fireplace than can be partially recessed can be built slightly into a wall.

A wall mount electric fireplace that is able to be fully recessed means that the majority of the unit can be put into a wall without affecting the performance of the fireplace.

Wall mount electric fireplaces may still stick out slightly from a wall and so typically won’t be able to provide the same flush finish as when installing a built-in electric fireplace insert in a wall.

If you’re looking for an electric fireplace that has the ability to be surface mounted as well as recessed into a wall then a wall mount electric fireplace may be the best option for you.

We have a guide showing you the best wall mount electric fireplaces along with what you need to consider when buying one.

The video below provides an example of how to recess an electric fireplace into a wall.