Single Panel Screen with Latch Mechanism - Project #11363

Customer Comments: Hello! I'm interested in getting a quote for a custom fireplace screen. I've attached three photos, as you request on your website. The dimensions of the opening are 18"H x 36 1/4"W. The marble lip is 1 3/8" thick. I'm looking for a simple matte black metal-framed screen that inserts directly into the opening of the fireplace. No stand. Doesn't need to be fancy: it's a modern city apartment with black iron railings and no ornamentation. I want the screen to rest flush with the marble. I'm thinking all I need is some metal clips on the inside, or perhaps along the edges, that applies a little force against the marble stone lip to keep the screen in place. The screen needs to be easily removable to access the fireplace from time to time, so I do need some way to grab the screen and pull it out. What do you think? Thanks!

Our Comments: Although we do not have a clip mount type of screen, we can devise something that uses the latching mechanism we use with some of our high end fireplace doors. Below are some mockups that should clarify how this might work.

Fireplace Opening: 36 1/4" W x 18" H

Before

Before:

Single Panel Screen with Latching System

We would provide 4 ball bearing type of latches that you would attach inside the fireplace. The screen would have pins on the back. The trick to making this work is the precision in which you attach the latches to the fireplace. The measurements need to be accurate within 1/16" when orderig this so the latches will line up properly. We can attach the latches to an angle iron so they are properaly spaced, or you can attach them manually.

Latch Mount Screen

Option #1: Stone Manufacturing 1P30M Latch Mount Screen with Square Handles and 1" Wide Frame in Matte Black.

Latch

Fig. 1: Shows latches attached to the fireplace. These can be painted black, but we left then showing in brass so they are easier to see in the mockup.

Latch

Fig. 2: Example of latch shown on a fireplace door. The latch is solid brass ball bearings that have adjustable tension springs.

Latch

Fig. 3: Example of the latch pin that would be attached to the backside of the screen. When the latches are attached to the fireplace, they must be lined up within 1/16" of these pins.

Other Pictures

Fig #4 - Closeup

Fig #5 - Room Setting