Glass Doors with Retracting Hidden Mesh - Project #11060
Customer Comments: If possible I would like to have a custom fireplace enclosure made with glass doors and retractable screens. Here is an image of what I have in mind (see sketch below), the depth is flexible, it will be sitting on a stucco finish. I would prefer flat black painted, clear glass doors with as simple detailing as possible.
Our Comments: Here are several ways that glass doors can be made where the mesh curtains retract completely out view. In these examples the glass doors open out and the mesh slides behind the door frame so it can be completely hidden when opened.
Fireplace Opening: 35 1/2" W x 31" 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
Before:
Final Size Cutaway
Final Option: This illustration shows how the retracting mesh curtain will hide behind the frame when fully open. Shown in finalized overall dimensions of 52" W x 31 1/2" H
Option #1: Flat Steel bay fireplace door in flat black with hammered cabinet doors and rustic strap handles in textured black. This can also have bifold doors or standard doors like the options below. Overall size Approximately 52" W x 33" H
Option #2: Flat Steel box style door with square handles made to minimum dimensions to allow mesh curtains to retract inside the frame. Overall size Approximately 48" W x 33" H
Option #3: Flat Steel box style door with square handles made to the dimensions you requested to allow mesh curtains to retract inside the frame. Overall size Approximately 56" W x 33" H
Option #4: Flat Steel box style door with square handles made to match the shape of the fireplace and allow mesh curtains to retract inside the frame. Overall size Approximately 72" W (bottom) x 60" W (top) x 33" H
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Sketch of requested design
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!