Custom Fireplace Glass Doors - Project #20571

Customer Comments: We are looking for glass doors.

Our Comments: I have created mockups of glass doors in aluminum, steel and wrought iron. The first door will be the least expensive, but cannot be made with ceramic glass. All of the others can be made with either tempered or ceramic glass. The wrought iron doors are the most sturdy and will hold up the best over the years.

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 temperatures up to about 1450F and can have direct contact with the flames. If you wish to burn fires with the doors closed, I highly recommend upgrading to ceramic glass.

Fireplace Opening: 48" W x 28 1/2" H

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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.

Brookfield

Option #1: Design Specialties Brookfield Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Rustic Black with Tempered Glass and Mesh Curtains.

Breckinridge

Option #2: PW Breckenridge Aluminum Fireplace Bifold Door in Satin Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.

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.

Flat Steel

Option #3: Hand Crafted Elegant Steel Door with Window Pane Design in Satin Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.

Flat Steel

Option #4: Hand Crafted Summerton Steel Door in Satin Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.

High End Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Doors

These doors are forged by a blacksmith and take on a more rugged natural look. They are extra heavy-duty and functional for those who love burning fires and appreciate craftsmanship.

Wrought Iron

Option #5: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Bifold Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.

Wrought Iron

Option #5B: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Framed Bifold Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.

Wrought Iron

Option #6: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Cabinet Fireplace Door with Craftsman Arch Design in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors.

Wrought Iron

Option #7: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Bifold Fireplace Door with Craftsman Rectangle Design in Distressed Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains.

Measuring Instructions:

The door has a subframe that recesses into the opening about 2" deep. To ensure the subframe will fit inside the fireplace and the outer frame will overlap to cover any gaps in the bricks, we need the top width, bottom width, shortest and tallest height per the instructions below. Given these dimensions, I will specify the subframe 1/4" shorter than the shortest lintel height and 1/4" smaller than W1 and W2 on each side (1/2" less overall). The outer frame will overlap the bricks a minimum of 1" on the top and each side and at least 1/4" taller than H2 (the brick that is notched the most). This will give you plenty of room for play so the door is guaranteed to fit your measurements.

W1: Width between top bricks
W2: Width between bottom bricks
H1: Height to bottom of lintel (steel bar beneath the top row of bricks). Measure the height in various locations all the way across to find the shortest lintel height.
H2: Tallest height to cover top brick (top of notched brick as shown)

Measuring Diagram

Measuring Diagram

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Room Setting

Fig #3 - Room Setting

Fig #4 - 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

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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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