Project #10478 - Glass Doors for Fireplace
Customer Comments: Hello, Because of the lack of doors on our masonry fireplace, we have the smoking issues often described. We'd like to know your recommendations for installing doors on both sides. The fireplace openings measure 22" x 34". Thanks
Our Comments: For a good seal on a rock fireplace, we recommend fitting the doors inside the opening and filing the gaps with mortar. However, your stones are relatively flat, so an outside fitting door can work but will not seal as well. We have created examples of outside fitting doors on side 1 and some inside fitting doors on side 2 of your fireplace. The overlap doors would be made with wider frames than the inside fitting doors.
Fireplace Opening: 34" W x 22" H
Side 1
Note: These mock-ups are not to scale and are meant to help you choose the model of your screen or door, not the finish. Although we may create a general representation of black, iron, bronze, gold and silver tones, you must choose your finish from our samples using the links below. Ask your project manager which samples apply to the items in your project.
Finish Samples: Design Specialties Finishes | Stone Manufacturing Finishes | Hearth Creations Finishes
Before - Side #1
Side 1 Option #1: Buckingham Arch Makeover Fireplace Glass Door in Vintage Iron with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Side 1 Option #2: Armada Fireplace Glass Door With Bars in Forged Iron with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Side 1 Option #4: Carolina Window Pane Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Sliding Mesh Curtains.
Side 1 Option #5: Savannah Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Sliding Mesh Curtains.
Side 2
Note: These mock-ups are not to scale and are meant to help you choose the model of your screen or door, not the finish. Although we may create a general representation of black, iron, bronze, gold and silver tones, you must choose your finish from our samples using the links below. Ask your project manager which samples apply to the items in your project.
Finish Samples: Design Specialties Finishes | Stone Manufacturing Finishes | Hearth Creations Finishes
Before - Side #2
Option #: Armada Fireplace Glass Door Without Bars in Forged Iron with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #: Carolina Window Pane Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Sliding Mesh Curtains.
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup - Side #1
Fig #1 - Closeup - Side #2
Mesh & Insulation Options
The Mesh options are behind the glass so you can burn the fire with the doors open and still have spark protection. Great for real wood or gas logs since most gas long manufacturers insist that you have a screen in front of the logs when they are burning. Mesh panel doors are the most popular and are best for when there are toddlers present because they will not open backwards whereas the mesh screens are easily pushed in. Insulation goes between the back of the frame and the fireplace facing, providing a better seal.
Black Mesh Curtains - These slide back and forth on a rod behind the glass
Gate Mesh Doors - These are separate doors behind the glass that have a flat wire mesh and a black frame.
Insulation: Provides a better seal between the fireplace face and the door frame.
This page was created as part of our Free Fireplace Door Design service. Anyone who has a fireplace and is considering glass doors can take advantage of this program. All you have to do is email us some pictures of your fireplace and we will create digital mock-ups showing you how various fireplace doors will look on your fireplace. This is hands down the best way to shop for fireplace doors. Click Here to Begin Your Own Project!