Glass Doors for Prefab Fireplace with Stone Surround - Project #11037
Customer Comments: Hello, We chatted last week about this project. I'm a designer in Tampa, FL trying to specify/order glass doors for the attached fireplace. The handyman took photos this weekend. I've attached the one's he sent. He took photos showing the measurements...26 3/4" high x 40 3/4" wide. I'm looking for a dark (black or oil rubbed bronze) minimal frame...like your Stiletto. As you can see, this is a wood burning fireplace. It has an existing mesh screen.
Our Comments: Because this is a prefabricated fireplace with the stone right up to the face of the fireplace, there are limitations with the types of doors that can be installed. The Stiletto may be difficult to install as the mounting hardware is not designed to attach to a fireplace like this. So we have created mockups of several alternatives to consider.
Fireplace Opening: 40 3/4" W x 26 3/4" H
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
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Low End 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.
Option #1: Stiletto ZC Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black. May require wedge fit brackets and masonry brackets for installation.
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.
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.
Option #6: DF1G Distressed Hammered Door in Oil Rubbed Steel.
Option #7: WI-DF1G Wrought Iron Door with ZC-Trim in Dark Bronze. Shown with Matching WI-T1 Granada Fireplace Tools
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
Fig #3 - Room Setting
Fig #4 - Measurement
Fig #5 - Measurement
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!