Inside Fit Doors for Small Rock Fireplace - Project #11304
Customer Comments: Two-opening fireplace. river rk 0 very rough surface, probably will need two glass doors. Opening: 36.25x20" to the inside floor; 36.25x19" to the stoop..
Our Comments: Here are some great examples of glass doors made to fit inside your rough stone opening. Looking at the right side of the opening, there are two stones that you may want to chisel back a bit just to minimize the gaps. We did that on these mockups. We may also be able to fit some of the door frames behind the top row of stones just like your metal valance, or you can just mortar it in all the way around. We show examples both ways.
Fireplace Opening: 36 1/4" W x 19" 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.
Option #1: Design Specialties Stiletto Fireplace Glass Door with 4 sided frame and draft assembly in Rustic Black. Shown set completely under the top stones.
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 #2: Design Specialties Legend Elite Fireplace Glass Door in Classic Bronze. Shown set under the top stones. This door is idea for inside fits on smaller fireplaces having the glass in front of the sub-frame. This gives the illusion that the opening is larger.
Option #3: Design Specialties Legend Fireplace Glass Door with 4 sided frame and draft assembly in Forged Iron. Shown set in behind the top stones.
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!