Project 10174 - Glass Doors For Wide Rock Fireplace
Customer Comments: I contacted you a while ago but didnt order at that time. I am ready to now. We are looking for custome fit doors for our fireplace. It is stone and uneven. I hope you can help. The width is 50" at the top and goes down to 48". It is 20 3/4" high on the left side and goes to 21". I have attached pictures i hope they are ok. I am looking for something simple. I like the custom Aluminum doors #4 Brookfeild or #10 Brookfeild zc deluxe or whatever you think will look good. In a powder coat dark pewter with clear glass non beveled, standard doors and i think i like the regular black mesh curtains. We are not looking to spend to much about $1000 us. Thank you.
Our Comments: Your fireplace is very short and due to the irregular surface, will require a door that fits inside the opening. For this reason, we recommend using the Stiletto door because it has a very narrow frame that will give you the maximum height for viewing area. We do not recommend the Brookfield because it has a 2" wide frame where the Stiletto is slightly less than 1". We have created examples of both doors so you can see what we are talking about.
Fireplace Opening: 48" W x 20 3/4" 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
Option #1: Stiletto Cutback in Vintage Iron with Mesh Curtains. Notice how the more narrow door frame preserves more of the opening height compared to the Brookfield.
Option #2: Brookfield in Vintage Iron with Mesh Curtains. Notice how the width of the door frame shrinks the opening height.
Other Pictures
Figure #1: Top Right
Figure #2: Bottom Right
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!