Solid Brass Screens For Traditional Fireplace - Project #11430

Customer Comments: This is for a master bedroom fireplace. Want glass door screen which will provide minimal obstruction to viewing the gas logs. Assume I also need a mesh curtain screen - need one that can be pushed to the side when the fire is not in use. Would like to retain the brass andirons that are seen in the photo (but would move them closer to the center). There is a bad draft that comes down this fireplace so the main purpose is to try to suppress that draft. Will need to retain access to the pilot light/burner control in the lower right corner of the fire box. Not sure but think I want a simple black frame. Looking forward to receiving your suggestions.

Our Comments: As we discussed in our email exchange, the glass doors will not work with your andirons unless you can push them back into the fireplace or cut the shanks so they can stand out in front of the doors. So here are some other options that do not have glass doors. This is how we would treat a fireplace like yours to maintain the Traditional style created by your brass andirons. If you prefer a polished brass finish, we can actually have your andirons refinished as we are showing in one of the examples.

Fireplace Opening: 42 1/2" W x 32" H

Before

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Free Standing Screens

Single Panel Screen

Option #1: Stone Manufacturing CFR85-48 3 Sided Attached Frame Screen with Andiron Panel and Solid Brass Floral Casting Trim in Weathered Brass.

Single Panel Screen

Option #2: Stone Manufacturing CFR95 Free Standing Frame Screen with Queen Anne Legs and Andiron Panel in Weathered Brass.

Single Panel Screen

Option #3: Stone Manufacturing 1P22M Free Standing Screen with Laurel Leaf Casting Trim and ORN-5 Cherubs Ornament in Weathered Brass with Andiron Cutouts.

Single Panel Screen

Option #4: Stone Manufacturing 1P22M Free Standing Screen with Laurel Leaf Casting Trim in Polished Brass with Andiron Cutouts. Shown with refinished andirons.

Stone Manufacturing Finishes

Baked Enamel Finishes

These are baked enamel finishes, so they are all heat resistant. These are all Group 1 finishes, which are same price group as flat black.

Enamel

Group 1: Eanamel Finishes

Solid Brass Castings

Use your imagination to create the perfect fireplace screen with these solid brass castings from Stone Manufacturing. Compliment architectural details in the mantel or other furnishings in our home, or simply create your own unique look. Available in a wide variety of finishes.

Narrow Castings

#66 - 5/8" Bellini (French Gold)

#88 - 5/8" Prince of Wales (Ormolu)

#54 - 7/8" Reed & Ribbon (Oil Rubbed Bronze)

#34 - 7/8" Mini Rope (Black Antique Silver)

#35 - 7/8" Ornate Beaded (Aged Brass)

#20 - 1" Egg & Dart (Antique Brass)

#22 - 1" Laurel Leaf (Antique Brass)

#27 - 1" French (Antique Brass)

#33 - 1 1/8" Rope (Black Antique Silver)

#44 - 1" Circle Dot (Satin Nickel)

#52 - 1" Half Oval (Antique Pewter)

#55 - 1" Flower & Ribbon (Amber)

#48 - 1 1/8" Floral (Antique Brass)

Wide Castings

#77 - 1 1/4" Desert Palms (Oil Rubbed Bronze)

#99 - 1 3/8" Wave & Scroll (Satin Nickel)

#36 - 1 3/4" Oak Leaf (Black Antique Silver)

#46 - 2" Tulip (Polished Brass)

#51 - 2" Greek Key (Satin Nickel & Black)

#42 - 2 1/8" Victorian (Brown Antique Silver)

#39 - 2 5/8" Wild Flowers (Polished Brass)

#95 - 1 1/2"-3 1/2" Shell (Polished Brass)

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Room Setting

Glass Door Mesh Options

If you are planning on burning anything in your fireplace, you need to have mesh behind the glass so you can burn a fire with the doors open. You can chooe between gate mesh backup doors and sliding mesh curtains. Functionally, gate mesh performs the best as the wire has smaller holes that sparks cannot get through. Aesthetically, mesh curtains may be preferred because they do not have a vertical center frame that obstructs the view of the fire. When you are not using the fire or you want a complete unobstructed view, they do not stick out like gate mesh doors when they are opened.

We are showing these options on a flat steel bifold door with a satin brass overlay and gray glass.

No Mesh

Gate Mesh Backup Doors

Mesh Curtains

Glass Options

Tempered vs Ceramic Glass: Tempered glass can handle sustained temperatures up to about 450F without breaking from heat and should be at least 8" from the flames. Ceramic glass can handle sustained temperatures up to about 1450F and be in direct contact with the flames. If you wish to burn fires with the doors closed, I highly recommend upgrading to ceramic glass. Ceramic glass is $800-$2000 more than tempered glass depending on the manufacturer.

Not all doors are available with all of these glass options.

Ceramic

Tempered Clear

Tempered Gray

Tempered Bronze

Tempered Black (Opague)

Tempered 1/2" Bevel

Tempered 1" Bevel

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INSTRUCTIONS: Send me your pictures and I will create mockups that show how custom made fireplace screens or doors will look in your home. There's no better way to find the perfect treatment for your fireplace. I also do mockups for gas logs!

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