Mesh Curtains for Large Traditional Fireplace - Project #11485

3 Fireplaces in Project: Fireplace #1 | Fireplace #2 | Fireplace #3

Customer Comments: Custom fireplace hanging screen

Our Comments: Here are some examples for treating your beautiful fireplace with a hanging mesh curtain screen.

Fireplace Opening: 47 1/2" W x 58" H (including 4" wide smoke guard)

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Mesh Curtain Screens

For fireplaces this large we use a curtain screen that has a rigid I-Beam Track with rollers rather than a traditional curtain rod that will sag under the weight of the mesh. Because the bed of ashes tends to build up and spill onto the hearth, we recommend adding a 4" wide bottom bar to keep them at bay. This also allows us to make the mesh 3" sorter so that it does not get caught up and drag through the ashes.

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Option #1: Stone Manufacturing C92 Bar and Mesh with I-Beam Track and Rollers and 10" Wand Pulls. Shown installed behind existing 4" wide smoke guard.

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Option #2: Stone Manufacturing C92 Bar and Mesh with I-Beam Track and Rollers and 10" Wand Pulls. Shown installed behind existing 4" wide smoke guard with F92 4" Wide Bottom Bar.

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Option #3: Stone Manufacturing C92 4" Wide Solid Brass Heard Bar with #52 Egg and Dart Casting Trim and ORN-21 Shell Casting Ornament and French Tassels in Weathered Brass. This would replace the existing smoke guard and use the I-Beam Track and Rollers. We would recommend using the F92 4" wide bottom bar in black to retain the ashes.

I-Beam Track System

I-Beam

This is a picture of the I-Beam track system.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Before picture taken with fender removed. This shows the ashes flowing onto the hearth.

Fig #2 - Room Setting

Fig #3 - Picture of lintel behind the smoke guard.

Glass Door Mesh Options

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.

No Mesh

Gate Mesh Backup Doors

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FREE Fireplace Design Service

Get a Quote and FREE Mockups!
Email These 2 Pictures to:
greg@fireplacetreatments.com

Picture #1: With your camera sideways, take a picture directly in front of the fireplace from far enough away to see the entire fireplace floor to ceiling like this.

Picture #2: With your back to the fireplace, take a picture looking straight out into the room so we can see the decor directly in front of the fireplace.

Detailed Instructions:

Please remove all objects from in front of the fireplace opening before you take your pictures (existing screen, plants or anything else). If you have an existing glass door, take pictures with the doors open and closed.

1. Take 2 Pictures: Remove items in front of the fireplace including an existing screen, plants or anything else
2. Measurements: Width and height of the opening
3. Comments: Tell us what you want: Glass Doors, Screen, Gas Logs, Etc
4. Hi-Resolution: Send images in their original file size.
5. Phone Number: Recommended but not required
6. Email To: greg@fireplacetreatments.com with subject "Fireplace Design Service"

How Does The Process Work?

Once I recieve your pictures, I will create several mockups and post them to a project page and send you a link to view and them with others for their input. I will follow up with you to discus your project, quote prices and help you choose the treatment that suits you best.

View Examples In My Photo Gallery