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Glass Doors for Casual Traditional Fireplace - Project #11482

Customer Comments: My husband and I are looking to put a glass cover on the front of our fireplace. The fireplace drafts really well when it is burning but when there is no fire on a windy day the downdraft gets the entire house smiling like smut. I would like something to help with that while still being able to open as mush as possible while burning. Thank You.

Our Comments: Here are some doors to consider including examples of the ones you said you liked.

Fireplace Opening: 42" W x 30 1/4" H

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Affordable Sheet Steel Doors

These doors are fabricated from bent sheet metal, which is the least expensive option. This is one of the doors you provided us as an example of what you might like. The Picollo is not necessarily the best choice for a fireplace that is raised up slightly like yours as the frame is designed to sit flat on the hearth. When raised up slightly, it appears to be hanging in place. However, it is the least expensive alternative.

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Hearthcraft Picollo Fireplace Door Option #1: Hearthcraft Custom Piccolo Door in Natural Iron.

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.

Brookfield
Brookfield Fireplace Door Option #2: Design Specialties Brookfield Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black.
Stiletto
Stiletto Fireplace Door Option #3: Design Specialties Stiletto Cutback Fireplace Glass Door in Vintage Iron.

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.

Carolina WP
Carolina Fireplace Door Option #4: Design Specialties Carolina Window Pane Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black.
Flat Steel
Flat Steel Fireplace Door Option #5: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Door in Matte Black with Brushed Chrome Trim and Handles.
Buckingham Arch
Buckingham Arch Makeover Door Option #6: Design Specialties Buckingham Arch Makeover Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Classic Bronze with Diamond Bar Handles, Clear Glass and Mesh Curtains.

High End Hand Crafted Solid Brass

These doors are hand crafted by skilled artisans from Solid Brass or Steel, depending on the finish that is desired. Very high end, and very refined. Items made from solid brass come in a wide variety of hand crafted patinas and other finishes. Satin Nickel finishes done on solid brass are the finest quality and will not rust like plated steel.

Casting
DF1G-48 Solid Brass Fireplace Door with Floral Casting Option #7: Stone Manufacturing DF1G-48 Solid Brass Fireplace Cabinet Doors with Floral Casting Door Trim in Antique Pewter with Special Dark Graylite-14 Glass.
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DF1G-48 Solid Brass Fireplace Door with Floral Casting Option #7: Stone Manufacturing DF1G-52 Solid Brass Fireplace Cabinet Doors with Half Oval Casting Trim in Satin Nickel with Special Dark Graylite-14 Glass.

Examples

Examples: These are the screenshots you sent us of doors you liked

Stone Manufacturing Finishes

Antique Finishes Gold Finishes Silver Finishes Iron Finishes Wrought Iron Finishes

Solid Brass Castings

Use your imagination to create the perfect fireplace screen with these solid brass castings from Stone Manufacturing. Compliment architectural details in the mantel or other furnishings in our home, or simply create your own unique look. Available in a wide variety of finishes.

Narrow Castings

#66 - 5/8" Bellini (French Gold)
#88 - 5/8" Prince of Wales (Ormolu)
#54 - 7/8" Reed & Ribbon (Oil Rubbed Bronze)
#34 - 7/8" Mini Rope (Bronze Patina)
#35 - 7/8" Ornate Beaded (Aged Brass)
#20 - 1" Egg & Dart (Old English)
#22 - 1" Laurel Leaf (Antique Brass)
#27 - 1" French (Old English)
#33 - 1 1/8" Rope (Black Antique Silver)
#44 - 1" Circle Dot (Satin Nickel)
#52 - 1" Half Oval (Antique Pewter)
#55 - 1" Flower & Ribbon (Amber)
#48 - 1 1/8" Floral (Antique Brass)

Wide Castings

#77 - 1 1/4" Desert Palms (Oil Rubbed Bronze)
#99 - 1 3/8" Wave & Scroll (Old English)
#36 - 1 3/4" Oak Leaf (Hand Polished)
#46 - 2" Tulip (Burnt Sienna)
#51 - 2" Greek Key (Satin Brass & Black)
#42 - 2 1/8" Victorian (Brown Antique Silver)
#39 - 2 5/8" Wild Flowers (Highlighted Old English)
#95 - 1 1/2"-3 1/2" Shell (Polished Brass)

Other Pictures

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Fig #5 - Room Setting

Scale & Finish Disclaimer: These mock-ups 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.

Message From Greg

"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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