Custom Fireplace Screens & Doors 3-Easy-Steps |
1: Send us pictures of your fireplace 2: See mockups of how options look 3: Choose the option you like best |
Customer Comments: High I would like glass fireplace doors for our see through fireplace double sided 40-1/4 wide x 21-1/2 high x 20-1/2 deep. The fireplace will be refaced with ledger stone...see attached image.
Our Comments: We have taken a similar looking ledger stone and applied it to your photo to give you a better idea how the fireplace will look with doors. Each of the doors shown below can be made in black or gray finishes as you suggested you might like. In most cases we recommend using as narrow a frame as possible, but in your case, the opening is rather short and a wider frame may give the appearance of a taller opening, so we have included various frame widths so you can see the difference. Please see the additional comments below regarding how the doors should be made and installed.
Fireplace Opening Size: 40 1/4" W x 21 1/2" H
Because the ledger stone you are using has irregular depth, you will need to install the doors before you do the stone work. Otherwise, if you try to install the doors afterwards there will be gaps all around the frame and it will not look as finished. You will want to lay down the hearth first so the door sits on top of it. We will want to make the doors to overlap the existing brick opening as much as possible so that we preserve the viewing area since the fireplace openings are rather small. You will then need to cut the stones to but against the door frame when you install the stone. In order to determine the make-to size of the door so that we can order it before you do the stone work, you will need to get a pretty good estimate of the opening height with the hearth in place, so I would add 1/8" to the thickness of the hearth stone to account for the thin set mortar on the floor.
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:
Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
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)
Photo #1
12 feet away directly in front of fireplace. Camera Sideways |
Photo #2
Closeup of fireplace opening sqaure as possible. Camera Sideways |
Photo #3
Back to the fireplace looking out at room. Camera Sideways |
Or, Email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com