Custom Fireplace Glass Doors - Project #11396
Our Comments: In this case, there is a damper lever just under the lintel that must be accommodated. To do this, we must make the door fit inside the opening under the lintle and cut a notch in the frame for the lever. For a tighter seal, the back of the frame should rest against the bracket holding the lever. This will leave a portion of the firebrick showing at the bottom, which we can cover with a flange. We would make the door about 1/4" smaller on each side and the gaps will need to be filled with mortar as illustrated.
Fireplace Opening: 30" W x 30" 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:
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 #1: Design Specialties Legend Cabinet Fireplace Glass Door in Rustic Black with Clear Glass and Single Gate Mesh Backup Door.
Option #1B: Design Specialties Legend Glass Door shown with Matching Pilgrim Accessories: 18003 Fireplace Tools | 18550 Wood Holder
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 #2: Design Specialties Craftsman Cabinet Fireplace Door in Forged Iron with Clear Glass and Twin Gate Mesh Backup Doors.
Other Pictures
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Closeup of Damper Lever
Fig #3 - 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!