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Customer Comments: Want glass doors or an electric insert. The fireplace has no hearth and the floor is vinyl.
Our Comments: Here are some examples of fireplace doors and electric inserts as we discussed over the phone. Fitting a glass door inside the opening requires the gaps between the frame and the stones to be filled with mortar, which is the most difficult installation. The others are easy to install. The electric fireplaces require a surround trim to cover the space between the insert and the stones. The surrounds have an almost unlimited amount of styles and finishes. You can view additional options here: Fireplace Surround Trims.
Fireplace Opening: 31" W x 20" H
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Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust and can handle relatively high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. It is not as heavy duty and rugged as steel or wrought iron, but it is the most affordable.
Option #1: Design Specialties Stiletto Aluminum Cabinet Fireplace Door in Black. Shown as an inside fit with mortar.
Option #2: Design Specialties Bungalow Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered Glass and Mesh Curtains. This door has a wider frame, which is more appropriate for an overlap fit.
Hand forged by a blacksmith from 1/4" thick solid wrought iron with heavy duty gasketed doors for a tighter seal and maximum draft reduction. Not only are these built to be used, they take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship and tasteful details. The forging process produces a unique texture that you cannot get with laser cut steel and there are added hammered textures that can be for a more rustic applications. These doors are often used for extremely large fireplaces because of their heavy duty solid frame and hinges. They are commonly ordered with ceramic glass for buring hot fires with the doors closed.
Option #3: Hand Crafted Pacifico Wrought Iron Cabinet Fireplace Door in Burnished Natural Iron. Shown as an overlap fit with a custom made 4" wide frame.
The Redstone is the mainstream electric fireplace from Modern Flames with a decent flame effect that an a grade above the models sold at home centers. The remote control is packed full of features that allow you to adjust the colors and flame effect. It features a 5,000 BTU heater, but does not have a crackling sound.
Option #4: Modern Flames RS-3021 30" Redstone Electric Fireplace Insert with Plain Custom Surround in Black.
The Orion Traditional virtual electric fireplace insert features the most advanced HELIOVISION® Flame Technology on the market. This is the most realistic electric fireplace ever that does not require you to add water. If you are looking for THE quintessential electric fireplace, we are here to make sure you get the best deal. The remote control gives you convenient control over the flame picture and coloration. It includes a 5,000 BTU heater and a natural fireplace crackling sound.
Option #5: Modern Flames OR36-TRAD 30" Orion Electric Fireplace Insert with Plain Custom Surround in Black.
Option #6: Modern Flames OR36-TRAD 30" Orion Electric Fireplace Insert with Wide Surround and #33 Solid Brass Rope Casting Trim Satin Nickel.
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.
Tempered vs Ceramic Glass: Tempered glass can handle sustained temperatures up to about 450F without breaking from heat and should be at least 8" from the flames. Ceramic glass can handle sustained temperatures up to about 1450F and be in direct contact with the flames. If you wish to burn fires with the doors closed, I highly recommend upgrading to ceramic glass. Ceramic glass is $800-$2000 more than tempered glass depending on the manufacturer.
Not all doors are available with all of these glass options.
Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
Samples for some finishes are available upon request. Request Finish Samples Here!
 Photo #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.
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 Photo #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.
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