Glass Doors for Wide Stone Farm Fireplace - Project #20154

Customer Comments: New apartment at our farm. Would like fire screen with doors.

Our Comments: Here are a variety of options made from different materials in various price ranges. Because the stone is bumpy, we recommend fitting the door inside the opening and filling the gaps between the frame and stone with mortar. This will look best and provide a better seal.

Fireplace Opening: 52 1/2" W x 25 3/4" H

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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.

Bungalow

Option #1: Design Specialties Bungalow Aluminum Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Mesh Curtains. Shown as an overlap fit.

Profile-4

Option #2: Hearth Creations Profile-4 Narrow Frame Aluminum Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown as an inside fit with mortar.

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.

Legend Elite

Option #3: Design Specialties Legend Elite Fireplace Glass Door in Classic Bronze with Clear Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown as an inside fit with mortar.

High End Hand Crafted Wrought Iron/Steel Doors

Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details.

Iron Age 2

Option #4: Hearth Creations Iron Age 2 Fireplace Glass Door with Hammered Texture in Matte Black with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown as an inside fit with mortar.

Craftsman

Option #5: Design Specialties Craftsman Fireplace Door in Forged Iron with Gray Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown as an inside fit with mortar.

Measuring Instructions

Width

Fig. 1: Measuring the width: The red vertical lines represent where the level was placed to find the narrowest stone. The black part of the vertical lines indicates where a pencil mark was made. “W” is the measurement between the two pencil marks.

1. Hold a level vertically to the right side of the opening.
2. Line up the level with the stone that comes into the opening the most.
3. Make sure the bubble at the top is level.
4. Make a mark with a pencil at the edge of the level that is lined up with the narrowest stone.
5. Mark can be at the top or bottom of the opening.
6. Do the same for the left side.
7. Measure between the two marks to get the minimum width between the stones.

Height

Fig. 2: Measuring Height: The red horizontal lines represent where the level was placed to find the lowest stone at the top and tallest stone at the bottom. The black part of the horizontal lines indicates where a pencil mark was made. “H” is the measurement between the two pencil marks.

Measuring the Height (Fig. 2 above):
1. Hold a level horizontally across the top of the opening. If you do not have a long enough level, place it on top of a straight piece of wood.
2. Line up the level with the stone that drops down into the opening the most.
3. Make sure the bubble at the top is level.
4. Make a mark with a pencil at the edge of the level that is lined up with the lowest stone.
5. Mark can be at the left or right side of the opening.
6. Do the same for the bottom, lining the level up with the stone that sticks up the most.
7. Measure between the two marks to get the minimum height between the stones.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Room Setting

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

Mesh Curtains

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