Custom Glass Doors for Stone Fireplace with Ledge - Project #11167
Customer Comments: We are interested in getting some ideas and prices for new doors for our fireplace. The 3 pics requested for the design service are attached. The opening is 35" x 24".
Our Comments: There are a couple was to approach this job. We can make doors that fit completely inside the opening where the gaps are filled with mortar. Since your stone is relatively flat, we can also fit the doors under the ledge and overlap the sides. Overlapping the sides requires wider side frames to cover the irregularity of the stone. Here are some examples of both concepts in various materials and finishes to compliment your stone.
Fireplace Opening: 36" W x 24" 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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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.
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.
Option #3: Design Specialties Carolina Window Pane Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black.
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 #5: Hearth Creations Iron Age 4 Fireplace Cabinet Glass Door with Straps and Rivets in Burnished Copper. This can also be a bifold door.
Option #6: Hearth Creations Iron Age 6 Fireplace Cabinet Glass Door with Wrought Iron Detail in Weathered Brown. This can only be a cabinet door.
High End Hand Crafted Solid Brass
These doors are hand crafted by skilled artisans from Solid Brass or Steel, depending on the finish that is desired. Very high end, and very refined. Items made from solid brass come in a wide variety of hand crafted patinas and other finishes. Satin Nickel finishes done on solid brass are the finest quality and will not rust like plated steel.
Option #7: Stone Manufacturing HHFL-CV Hidden Hinge Solid Brass Cabinet Door in Antique Brass.
Finish Options for Stone Manufacturing
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
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!