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Our Comments: Subsequent to our phone conversation, here are examples of glass doors in a black finish made fit inside the fireplace that can have pressure mount hardware such that no drilling or alterations of the fireplace are needed for installation.
Fireplace Opening: 40 1/2" W x 22" H
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Aluminum is the most affordable material for custom made fireplace doors. It is pieced together from aluminum extrusions with visible seems at the corners. The manufacturer's tolerance for production is +- 1/8".
Option #1A: Hearth Creations Profile-4 Aluminum Glass Door in Matte Black. Uses pressure mount for installation, no drilling required.
Option #1B: Design Specialties Stiletto Aluminum Glass Door in Rustic Black. This door has a 1 5/8" deep frame that projects out with a box-like appearance. Requires drilling into the black bricks inside the fireplace for installation.
Option #1C: Design Specialties Stiletto Cutback Aluminum Glass Door in Rustic Black. This upgraded version of the Stiletto door has a 5/16" deep frame that is nearly flush to the fireplace for a more clean finished look. Requires drilling into the black bricks inside the fireplace for installation.
Option #1D: Design Specialties Brookfield Aluminum Glass Door in Rustic Black. Requires drilling into the black bricks inside the fireplace for installation.
Steel doors are more substantial and heavy duty than aluminum doors. Because they are laser cut from solid 3/16" steel, there are no seems at the corners and they have a higher quality appearance. The manufacturer's tolerance for production is +- 1/8"
Option #2: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Glass Doors in Matte Black. Uses pressure mount for installation, no drilling required.
These doors are hand crafted by skilled artisans at Stone Manufacturing, a very high end fireplace door company. The frame is made from an angle that is somewhat obscured behind the glass with a visible edge of only 3/16" on the sides. The two outer panes of glass are fixed and the inner panes slide left and right to open and close. The frame can be made from solid brass or steel. Solid brass is recommended for coastal applications. Can be finished in Flat Black or Gloss Black. The manufacturer's tolerance for production are very precise: +0 - 1/16"
Option #3: Stone Manufacturing EDGE-2-SD Sliding Glass Door in Black. Shown with doors open. Uses pressure mount for installation, no drilling required.
The Design Specialties Stiletto door has a normal frame thickness of 1 5/8", so it projects out with a box-like look. It can also be made with a "Cutback" frame that has a shallow 5/16" thick depth for a more custom flush appearance. The cutback frame should only be used with fireplaces that are perfectly square (within 1/16") due to the minimal overlap that is available.
These are the handle choices for Hearth Creations fireplace doors that can be made in a to match your door. There are limitations between handles that can be used on aluminum doors and steel doors. Call or email for details.
These handles are used for glass doors and screen doors and are available in most finishes to match your door.
Square Rod Handles
Plain Rod Handles
Waterfall Handles
Bowed Handles
Beaded Handles
Reed & Ribbon Handles
Loop Knot Handles
Flower Handles
Wrought Iron Handles
Fig #1 - Closeup
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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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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