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Customer Comments: Hi! Would like to have glass doors to shut and open while fire is burning. Could the doors fold on each side so don't stick out so far when open? The internal opening is 37 1/4 high and 35 wide in inches. The grey surrounding frame is 3 inches wide top and sides and one inch thick, and the mantle and side supports are 41/2 inches deep. Looks like could fit nicely under the mantle and side supports with the three inch frame supporting the proposed treatment. I would like the design to be as simple as possible to not take away from the fireplace and black trim to blend in. Project #11203 along those lines. Thanks,
Our Comments: Bifold doors that fold back are not a problem. Here are 3 examples of minimal style glass doors that can be burned open or closed and will look great in your room.
Fireplace Opening: 35" W x 37 1/4" H
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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.
Option #1: Design Specialties Stiletto Fireplace Glass Door (or Stiletto Cutback) in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Mesh Curtains.
Option #1: Stiletto Profiles. The cutback frame is more flush to the fireplace, but only allows for 1/4" overlap, so the fireplace must be perfectly square.
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.
Option #2: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door with Special 1" Wide Frame in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Mesh Curtains. This door only allows for a 1/4" overlap, but the frame can be made wider if more overlap is needed.
Option #3: Design Specialties MET Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Mesh Curtains. This door has a very minimalist look about it, and is the door we recommend the most for this application.
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
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)
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Photo #1
12 feet away directly in front of fireplace.  Camera Sideways
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Closeup of fireplace opening sqaure as possible.  Camera Sideways
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Photo #3
Back to the fireplace looking out at room.  Camera Sideways
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Or, Email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com
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