Customer Comments: Am looking to add fireplace doors to our in the wall fireplace - it is an lennox estate 48. I understand that we will need to rework the framing and the tile to make this work, but we can do so easily.
Our Comments: Here are some examples of doors that can be made to fit your fireplace without the need to modify the wall or tile. They can be made slightly smaller than the width between the walls and you can fill the gap with grout. The fist two options do not have a bottom draft, so you will have less control over combustion air when burning fires with the doors closed. The last two options are the most desireable if you wish to burn fires with the doors closed.
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" H
Aluminum doors are the most affordable and are designed to fit just inside the black metal opening. These do not have a draft assembly, so there is no mechanism for adjusting combustion air when the doors are closed. Not available with ceramic glass.
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. There is no draft mechanism, but the doors can be made with tempered or ceramic glass.
These doors are made from 1/4" thick wrought iron hand forged by a blacksmith. They are heavy duty and made to be used. A draft assembly is available for better control of combustion air when buring with the doors closed. Available with Tempered or Ceramic glass.
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.
Scale & Finish Disclaimer: Mockups shown on this site are not necessarily to scale and are meant to help you choose the style of your screen or door. The appearance of finishes represented may vary between digital monitors and screens. I do my best to recommend finishes that I believe will blend with your decor and flatter your fireplace. You can view finish options here:
Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
Samples for some finishes are available upon request.
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Stone Manufacturing is moving their production facility and will not be taking any new orders for the next few months. If you are interested in any their products featured on this website, please email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com with subject "Stone Mfg Waiting List" and we will help you find the best alternative or contact you when they are back up and running.