Glass Doors for Hole In The Wall ZC Fireplace - Project #11343

Customer Comments: Hi there. Looking for a recommendation on a modern (simple, clean), probably black, insert (glass) for our hole in the wall fireplace.

Our Comments: We can treat this fireplace with doors that overlap the opening or fit inside. Fireplace doors generally have a subframe that extends back inside the fireplace, so the firebrick inside that tapers presents some limitations. We have selected doors that we believe will not have an issue with the subframe, but we will require some additional measurements (see below) to confirm how they must be made. Please read the details about each door beneath the pictures.

Important Note: Prefab fireplaces like this require that the doors be made in such a manner that they allow air to flow freely into the fireplace. You doors must remain open when you are burning a fire.

Fireplace Opening: 43" W x 30 1/2" H

Before

Before:

Affordable Aluminum Doors

Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust and can handle high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. It is also the most affordable.

Profile 2

Option #1: Hearth Creations Profile 2 Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black with Clear Glass. This door can be made to fit inside the plaster surround with a 1/4" gap that can be filled with grout. The frame will project about 1/2" or so from the face of the fireplace depending on the depth of the plaster.

Medium Range Steel Doors

Steel doors are more substantial than the less expensive aluminum doors. They are heavy duty and rugged and are more customizable because the frames are laser cut.

Flat Steel

Option #2: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Bifold Fireplace Door in Matte Black with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown as an overlap fit. This door will require a custom 3 1/4" wide frame depending on how far back the firebrick inside is from the plaster face. It uses 1/4" spacers on the back of the frame to allow proper airflow into the fireplace.

Flat Steel

Option #3: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Bifold Fireplace Door in Matte Black with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown fitting inside the plaster opening. The frame can be about 1" less wide than the overlap fitting option, again depending on how far back the firebrick inside is from the plaster face. It also uses 1/4" spacers on the back of the frame to allow proper airflow into the fireplace. This cannot be grouted in, otherwise it would block the airflow of the spacers.

Mid-Century Modern 2

Option #4: Hearth Creations Mid-Century Modern 2 Cabinet Fireplace Door in Matte Black with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. This door has no handles. The door frames stand out from the outer frame slightly, which allows you to get your fingers behind the frame to open the doors. Although this is a very sleek simple look we think best fits your request, it may not be practical unless the chairs are moved away from the fireplace far enough for the doors to fully open. Shown fitting inside the plaster opening. It also uses 1/4" spacers on the back of the frame to allow proper airflow into the fireplace.

Measuring Diagram and Instructions

Measuring Diagram

Instructions:

H1: Height of plaster opening
H2: Height of metal opening
W1: Width of plaster opening
W2: Width of metal opening
W3: Width between firebricks (at front edge)
W4: Width between firebricks measured 2" back from the plaster face
D1: Thickness of Plaster
D2: Depth from front of plaster opening to black metal
D3: Depth from front of plaster opening to fire brick

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Room Setting