This fireplace is everything!!! Don’t second guess it, get it!!! I surface mounted mines. I purchased the 72 inch wide to go under my 85 inch, TV and it matched so perfectly!!!! I didn’t like the look of the faux logs so I got rid of them! There is also the option to have it on with no heat which I love since I have a 2 yr old in my home that loves touching things. Definitely worth it, Get this fireplace!!!!