Screens and Doors to Childproof Fireplace - Project #20698

Customer Comments: I spoke with you in detail last week about ceramic glass doors , mesh screens , outside air vents, modifications to doors to add a hinge to hold a bowed screen as an extra child proofing measure. I'd like to see bowed screen to keep our daughter away but agree probably don't need to secure to brick. We’d also consider a bifold glass door , either with seals or without. I also need a log holder , am going to add a gas starter and would like some new fireplace tools. Dark Bronze is ideal color

Our Comments: Here are some mockups showing various screens and doors. Because the fireplace has a raised hearth, I believe the single panel screen will be just as effective as a bowed screen, while the glass doors are the ultimate solution. The glass doors will need to fit inside the opening and the gaps filled with mortar. I am showing some options in a vintage iron finish due to a significant difference in cost as the accessories are mass produced in this finish.

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: Unknown

Before

Before:

Free Standing Screens

Single Panel Screen

Option #1: FGN Single Panel Screen with Traditional Feet in Vintage Iron. Shown with Matching Fireplace Tools and Wood Holder.

Single Panel Screen

Option #2: Single Panel Screen with Angled Feet in Dark Bronze. Shown with Matching Fireplace Tools and Wood Holder.

Bowed Screen

Option #3: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Bowed Fireplace Screen in Burnished Dark Bronze. Shown with Matching Fireplace Tools and Wood Holder.

Bowed Screen

Option #4: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Bowed Fireplace Screen in Vintage Iron. Shown with Matching Fireplace Tools and Wood Holder.

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.

Stiletto

Option #5: Design Specialties Stiletto Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Vintage Iron with Tempered Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with Matching Fireplace Tools and Wood Holder.

Pendleton

Option #5B: PW Pendleton Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Antique Bronze with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with 18056 Burnished Bronze Tools and 18546 Burnished Bronze Wood Holder.

Breckinridge

Option #6: PW Breckenridge Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Antique Bronze with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains. Shown with Matching Fireplace Tools and Wood Holder.

High End Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Doors

Hand crafted doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship tasteful details. These doors are heavy duty and designed to be functional for decades.

Wrought Iron

Option #7: Hand Crafted Plain Wrought Iron Bifold Fireplace Door in Burnished Dark Bronze with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with Matching Fireplace Tools and Wood Holder.

Wrought Iron

Option #8: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Olde World Cabinet Fireplace Door in Hammered Medium Bronze with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Shown with Matching Fireplace Tools and Wood Holder.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Room Setting

Fig #3 - 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

FREE DESIGN SERVICE
Get Free Mockups and a Price Quote

Fill Out The Form Below

or Email: greg@fireplacetreatments.com

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!

We Need These 2 Photos:

Photo #1: With your camera sideways, take a picture directly in front of the fireplace from far enough away to see the entire fireplace floor to ceiling like this.

Photo #2: With your back to the fireplace, take a picture looking straight out into the room so we can see the decor directly in front of the fireplace.

10 to 500 characters required (0)

Photos: Use the buttons below to upload your photos.

Photo #1:

Photo #2:

Add an extra photo of your choice (not required)

Photo #3:

Submit

Privacy Note: Your privacy is very important to me. I will never divulge your email address or contact information to any entity outside of my company unless necessary to process your order. I reserve the right to post your pictures on my website along with your comments so others can view your project for ideas. In any case, I will not post your last name or contact info on this website. By using my design service, you are giving me all rights to post your photos and comments on any of my websites and marketing materials.