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Customer Comments: Hello, I am looking to replace our broken fireplace curtain screen. We have a white brick fireplace surround and the opening is 36" wide and 25 1/4" high, however there is a lip on the bottom of almost an inch, so really the height from the hearth is 26". The brick on top is not covering 5” of the fireplace box. The firebox is 4 3/4" setback in the brick.
I was looking at something freestanding very simple in design with screen doors (like #D101 Screen Door) in matte black. However I do have questions and concerns about how our particular fireplace was built. What keeps the screen from falling over when doors are open? I've seen them with feet, but with the lip on the bottom and the setback I'm not sure about how a screen would sit in front or possibly be attached? I would typically want the screen height to match the brick opening, but with our 5” exposed face of the box on the top, I'm not sure if that looks strange. Thank you.
Our Comments: We recommend glass doors with gate mesh backup doors for your application. If you use gray glass, it will obscure the inside of the firepalce when it is not in use and hide the black metal at the top giving you a more finished look. If you do not want glass doors, we recommend having mesh doors that are attached to the fireplace as they are more stable than a free standing screen. Here are mockups of each option.
Fireplace Opening: 36" W x 36" H
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This is the item you requested (D101). This type of screen will work with your application, but it is not as stable as doors that are attached to the fireplace.
Option #: Hearth Creations D101 Free Standing Fireplace Screen Door in Matte Black.
Screen doors that are attached to the fireplace are completely stable, so you don't have to worry about them falling over when you open the doors. They are not much more expensive and can be made with pressure mount screws, so there is no drilling and installation takes a couple minutes.
Option #: Hearth Creations Attached Mesh Door in Matte Black with 3/4" Deep Formed Steel Frame.
Option #: Hearth Creations Attached Mesh Door in Matte Black with 3/16" Flat Solid Steal Laser Cut Frame.
Glass doors with gray glass are the best choice for this application as they will hide what is inside the firelpace when it is not being used. You open the glass when buring a fire and keep the gate mesh backup doors closed. Close the doors as the fire is dying out.
Option #: Hearth Creations Profile-2 Aluminum Glass Door in Matte Black with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #: Hearth Creations Iron Age-2 Solid Steel Glass Door in Matte Black with Hammered Texture, Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
Fig #3 - 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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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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Back to the fireplace looking out at room.  Camera Sideways
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Or, Email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com
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