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Custom Steel Fireplace Doors

Carolina WIndow Pane Fireplace Door
Carolina WIndow Pane Fireplace Door

Steel fireplace doors by Design Specialties are laser cut from from 3/16" thick solid steel, so there are no seems. Carolina doors have your choice of 1 1/2" or 2" outer frames while Legend doors can be made in any width 1" or more. You can have a combination finish between the outer frame and door frame with lots of finishes to choose from as well as unique door patterns. Legend doors have more options than Carolina doors and have a sleeker hidden damper and a smaller inner frame.

Burn Open or Closed? Unlike other brands, you can burn a wood fire with Design Specialties doors open or closed. If you close the doors, be sure you have a reasonable fire and the grate is at least 8" from the glass. The glass is 1/4" thick tempered safety glass with a Limited Lifetime Warranty for breakage. When burning gas logs or alternative gas fires, the doors should always remain open due to gas safety standards.

Carolina Size Specs

Legend Size Specs

Finish Options

Design Specialties offers a wide variety of heat resistant finishes for the Carolina and Legend doors. Legend doors are available in all finishes. Carolina doors are available in powder coat and artisan premier finishes only. Two-Tone doors can be made with the outer frame and door trim in different finishes. Carolina doors can only have Metallic and Hand Crafted finishes on the door trim only, not the outer frame. Below is a screenshot of the finishes. View better pictures of the finish samples here!

Tight Fitting Door Option

Tight Fitting Doors provide a more air-tight seal by blocking airflow between the glass panes. This option is available on most Legend and Carolina doors for masonry fireplaces at an upcharge.

Basic Custom Options
(Carolina and Legend)

Each of these options has it's specific up-charge. Call for pricing.

  • Twin Doors or Full-Fold Bifold Doors
  • Two-Toned Door (outer frame different than inner frame)
  • Overlap or Inside Fit
  • Mesh Curtains or Gate Mesh Backup Doors
  • Variety of Finish and Handle Choices
  • 1/4" Fully Tempered Clear, Bronze or Gray Glass w/Lifetime Warranty
  • 1/2" or 1" Beveled Glass (vertical edges)

Additional Legend Options

  • Custom Frame Widths
  • Fixed Side Panels (for large fireplaces)
  • Tight Fitting Doors
  • Center Vertical Stiles
  • Key Locked Doors
  • Custom Door Patterns
  • Quick Mount System
  • Hammered Edges
  • 8" Twist or Wildfire Handles
  • All Stainless Steel Construction
  • Stainless Steel Mesh curtains
  • Stainless Steel Gate Mesh

Handle Options

Window Pane Options

Standard
Rectangle
Standard
Window Pane
Standard
Arched Door
Arched Doors
with Window Pane
Prairie
Window Pane
Eight
Pane
Sunrise
Window Pane
Mission
Window Pane

Mesh Options

Black Sliding
Mesh Curtains
Outdoor Stainless Steel
Mesh Curtain
Gate Mesh Only
(No Glass)
Twin Gate Mesh
Backup Doors
Single Gate Mesh
Backup Door
Outdoor Stainless Steel
Mesh Backup Doors

Glass Colors

Clear
Bronze
Gray
Black/Reflective
Ceramic

Beveled Glass

For added elegance you can have the vertical edges of the glass beveled. Choose your glass color above and then add the desired bevel. The examples below are clear beveled glass.

1/2" Bevel (any color)
1" Bevel (any color)

Very Nice Matching Accessories

Design Specialties also makes Fireplace Tools and Wood Holders in Powder Coat and Artisan Premier finishes to compliment your fireplace doors. These are heavy duty accessories made from 3/16" thick solid laser cut steel, so they are functional and durable and will add class and beauty to your fireplace. See style options here!

Flat Steel Fireplace Door in WhiteShown Above: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Door with narrow 1 1/4" frame in white.
Flat Steel Fireplace Door in White

Hearth Creations Flat Steel doors are highly customizable and are made from 3/16" thick laser cut steel. The width of the frame can be anywhere from 1 1/4" to whatever is needed. These doors can be made to overlap the facing on prefab fireplaces by adding 1/4" spacers on the back of the frame or cutting 1/4" slots into the frame itself to allow proper airflow into the fireplace and prevent overheating. Choose from a wide variety of finishes or combinations of finishes as well as frame trims, door trims and hardware. Below are just a few examples.

Burn Open or Closed? Hearth Creations glass doors must be open when your fire is burning. You can close them temporarily to help start the fire (which works great) or when the fire is dying out. They use 1/4" tempered safety glass but do not cover glass breakage or frame discoloration caused by excessive heat. When burning gas logs or alternative gas fires, the doors should always remain open due to gas safety standards.

Flat Steel Size Specs

Hearth Creations Finishes

Note from the Webmaster: Finishes appear different on every computer screen, so there is no way to accurately represent any finish on the Internet. They also can look quite different depending on the lighting in your room and the lighting when they were photographed. These are pictures of samples that we took in natural sunlight. Some of the samples have scratches and imperfections from being handled over time, so they do not represent the true quality of the finished products. If you are in doubt of the finish you want, we are willing to send 2 or 3 samples to you to view in your home as part of our Free Fireplace Door Design Service

Anodized Finishes

Aluminum Doors Only

Anodized finishes are created through an electrochemical process that actually alters the physical properties of the aluminum, so it will never crack, chip or peal. This creates an extremely durable heat resistant finish that is highly scratch resistant and will maintain it's original luster over time. Excellent for aluminum fireplace doors.

Powder Coat Finishes

Aluminum and Steel Doors

Powder coat finishes are applied electrostatically, and are then cured buy heat. This type of finishing process is superior to high temperature paint because it forms a hard coating over the metal that is highly impervious to heat and will not rust. The process is precisely formulated and produces very consistent results with fewer imperfections. It is also the least expensive finishing process, although it has limitations and cannot replicate the more expensive artistic finishes that are hand crafted.

Premium Finishes

Steel Doors & Aluminum Doors

Premium finishes are either hand crafted or must go through multiple steps to be applied. Because these are hand applied the finishes are not as consistent and each product will have slight variations from another. If you are looking for a more consistent finish we recommend you stick with the powder coat or anodized finishes. Stainless steel is included in this group just because the cost is the same as other premium finishes.

Overlays

Steel Doors Only

Overlays are plated sheet metal that can be used to wrap around some of our doors. Whenver you see overlay as an option, these are the finishes they are avilable in.

Plated Finishes

Flat Steel Plated Doors

Our plated flat steel doors come in these high quality plated finishes that are enamel coated so they never need to be polished. Plated finishes are not recommended coastal locations or areas with high moisture content.

Air Sealed Door Option

Hearth Creations offers an "Air Sealed" door option that blocks the airflow between the glass panes. If you really want to prevent cold air from coming into your home from the fireplace, this is about as close as you will get to an air-tight fireplace door. This option is NOT available for zero-clearance fireplaces as they are required to have a minimal amount of airflow to prevent overheating.

Basic Custom Options for Flat Steel Doors

Each of these options has it's specific up-charge. Call for pricing.

  • Twin Doors or Full-Fold Bifold Doors
  • Combination Finishes (trims, doors, frame, hardware)
  • Overlap or Inside Fit
  • Mesh Curtains or Gate Mesh Backup Doors
  • Variety of Finish and Handle Choices
  • 1/4" Fully Tempered Clear, Bronze or Gray Glass w/Lifetime Warranty
  • Air Sealed Doors
  • Large Glass Panes (for large fireplaces)
  • Center Vertical Stiles
  • Custom Door Patterns
  • Quick Pressure Fit Mount System
  • All Stainless Steel Construction
  • Stainless Steel Mesh curtains
  • Stainless Steel Gate Mesh

Handle Options

These are the handles avaialble for screens and doors. Not all handles work with all doors, so please consult with our specialists to make sure the handles you want are appropriate.

Hearth Creation Handles

Door Designs

Hearth Creations has several standard door designs to choose from below. Please inquire about a custom design made to your desires by calling us at: 1-800-201-1193

Hearth Creation Door Designs

Mesh Options

Black Sliding
Mesh Curtains
Outdoor Stainless Steel
Mesh Curtain
Gate Mesh Only
(No Glass)
Twin Gate Mesh
Backup Doors
Single Gate Mesh
Backup Door
Outdoor Stainless Steel
Mesh Backup Doors

Glass Colors

Clear
Bronze
Gray
Ceramic