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Customer Comments: We are in the early stages of ordering a Fireplace Glass Door. We have chosen Stiletto, Brookfield and Savannah. It will either be an Inside Fit or a Cutback Fit. The Finishes we have chosen are Classic Bronze, Cast Bronze and Vintage Iron. The Width of the fireplace opening is 38 9/16 inches. The Height of the fireplace opening is 25 7/16 inches. If we decide on a Cutback Fit there is a Keystone 3/8 inches above the top opening. Pictures attached will show the Keystone from the front.
Our Comments: If you do an inside fit, we recommend the Stiletto because it has a very narrow frame and will not shrink the visible fireplace opening as much as the other doors. Using the Stiletto with a cutback frame allows you to overlap the lintel yet have the sides fitting inside the bricks on the width. You will need to fill the gaps between the bricks and mortar joints with mortar. We would make the door overlap the lintel by 3/16" allowing for 3/16" of play beneath the keystone. We can also make the Stiletto as a complete inside fit underneath the lintel (Option #2). This does not require a cutback frame. Mortar will need to be added on the top and sides. The Brookfield (Option #3) and Savannah (Option #4) should be made to overlap the lintel by 3/16" and overlap 1 1/2" on each side to hide the wide mortar joints. This will leave a gap across the top equal to the depth of the mortar joints. You may decide to fill the gap with a bead of mortar or just leave it as is depending on how it looks to you. The overlap fit is the easiest installation.
Measuring: It appears that the hearth is a bit irregular in height, so it is going to be important to measure the height from every brick on the hearth to the bottom of the lintel to find the shortest and tallest height. This will be critical to ensure that the keystone does not interfere. If these measurements are not accurate, be prepared to chisel or grind the bottom of the keystone a bit in order to fit the door under it.
Fireplace Opening: Front: 38 9/16" W x 25 7/16" H
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Option #1: Stiletto Cutback in Vintage Iron. Shown overlapping the lintel fitting under the keystone.
Option #2: Stiletto in Classic Bronze. Shown as a complete inside fit under the lintel.
Option #3: Brookfield in Cast Bronze. Shown overlapping the sides fitting under the keystone
Option #4: Savannah in Classic Bronze. Shown overlapping the sides fitting under the keystone
Figure #1: Closeup of Keystone
Figure #2: Bottom Left
Figure #3: Top Left
Figure #4: Complete Fireplace
If you are planning on burning anything in your fireplace, you need to have mesh behind the glass so you can burn a fire with the doors open. You can chooe between gate mesh backup doors and sliding mesh curtains. Functionally, gate mesh performs the best as the wire has smaller holes that sparks cannot get through. Aesthetically, mesh curtains may be preferred because they do not have a vertical center frame that obstructs the view of the fire. When you are not using the fire or you want a complete unobstructed view, they do not stick out like gate mesh doors when they are opened.
We are showing these options on a flat steel bifold door with a satin brass overlay and gray glass.
Scale & Finish Disclaimer: Mockups shown on this site are not necessarily to scale and are meant to help you choose the style of your screen or door. The appearance of finishes represented may vary between digital monitors and screens. I do my best to recommend finishes that I believe will blend with your decor and flatter your fireplace. You can view finish options here:
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Design Specialties Finishes
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Samples for some finishes are available upon request.
"I have a passion for designing custom fireplace treatments, and have been doing so for over 35 years. The designs I create are not only tailored to fit perfectly, but fashioned to compliment your room decor and turn your fireplace into a tastefully finished focal point. Take advantage of my Free Design Service and let me show you the possibilities." Here are just a few reasons why you might consider buying from me:
Greg Tillotson (Owner/Designer)
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12 feet away directly in front of fireplace.  Camera Sideways
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Closeup of fireplace opening sqaure as possible.  Camera Sideways
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Back to the fireplace looking out at room.  Camera Sideways
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