Glass Doors for Corner Stone Fireplace - Project #11347
Customer Comments: Hi, I'm looking for ideas for my corner fireplace. It has two sides open so will need two doors. We just had the stone done and like the open look. Interested in a thin frame that doesn't block the inside.
Our Comments: Here are several examples of doors that can be made to fit your fireplace. If you will be burning real wood, you are going to want mesh curtains or gate mesh backup doors behind the glass so you can burn a fire with the doors open. With the Brookfield mockups below we show how those options might affect your view into the fireplace. Mesh curtains require that the corner post is at least 3" back from the opening depending on the door model, so gate mesh doors may be your only option if the post is too close. We will discuss this over the phone.
Fireplace Opening: 38 1/2" W (left) x 26" W (right) x 28 1/8" 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: Hearth Creations Profile 4 Corner Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black with Mesh Curtains. This frame is very narrow and can only overlap the stone 1/2", so there may be visible gaps if the stones vary that much.
Option #2: Design Specialties Stiletto Corner Fireplace Glass Door. This frame is too narrow to overlap and must fit inside the opening. The gaps around the frame will need to be filled with mortar.
Option #3: Design Specialties Brookfield Corner Fireplace Glass Door in Natural Iron with Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Option #4: Design Specialties Brookfield Corner Fireplace Glass Door in Vintage Iron with Mesh Curtains.
Option #5: Design Specialties Brookfield Corner Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Mesh Curtains (open).
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: Hearth Creations Iron Age 2 Corner Fireplace Glass Door with Hammered Texture in Matte Black.
Option #7: Hearth Creations Iron Age 3 Corner Fireplace Glass Door with Chiseled Texture in Clear Natural Iron.
High End Minimal Frame
The Hybrid-2 door from Stone Manufacturing has the least amount of frame and will present the best view of the fireplace inside. There is no frame on the sides at all, just an angle iron at the top and bottom to support the door hardware. There will be a small open gap between the stone and the glass on the sides. The mockups shows a gap between the bottom frame and the stones. This may be the case if that stone is not plumb with the top stone.
Option #8: Stone Manufacturing HYBRID-2 Corner Bifold Fireplace Glass Door in Matte Black. This door has no frame on the sides.
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
Fig #3 - Small Side of Fireplace
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!