Screens for Modern In The Wall Fireplace - Project #20889

Customer Comments: We have a floating fireplace that’s six or so inches off the ground and framed by a painted plaster fireplace design. We would like something that would look nice in that space and be easy to use. One concern is that if the plaster gets bumped a lot the paint could chip, which would look bad. Interested in your thoughts! The fireplace box is one of those prefab isokerns. Design should be clean / not ornate.

Our Comments: Here are some options to consider. Glass doors are the best choice as they keep the warm air in the house after the fire dies out. Doors with ceramic glass can be burned closed when desired.

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.

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Mesh Curtains

Mesh curtains are a popular solution for fireplaces raised in the wall. These can be made with a top and bottom bar or fully framed screen. These are high-end mesh curtains that use an I-Beam Track and Roller system that always glides smoothly and does not bind like others that use a typical steel curtain rod.

Mesh Curtains

Option #1: Fireplace Mesh Curtains with Top and Bottom Bar in Black with I-Beam Track and Roller System. Shown with 3/4" Bar Grate.

Mesh Curtains

Option #2: Fireplace Framed Mesh Curtains in Black with I-Beam Track and Roller System. Shown with High-End Custom Grill Grate.

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.

Pendleton

Option #3: PW Pendleton Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains. Shown with High-End Custom Grill Grate.

Medium to High-End 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 #4: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Fireplace Mesh Door in Matte Black. Shown with 3/4" Bar Grate.

High End Hand Forged Wrought Iron Doors

Hand forged by a blacksmith from 1/4" thick solid wrought iron with heavy duty gasketed doors for a tighter seal and maximum draft reduction. Not only are these built to be used, they take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship and tasteful details. The forging process produces a unique texture that you cannot get with laser cut steel and there are added hammered textures that can be for a more rustic applications. These doors are often used for extremely large fireplaces because of their heavy duty solid frame and hinges. They are commonly ordered with ceramic glass for buring hot fires with the doors closed.

Wrought Iron

Option #5: Hand Crafted Pacifico Wrought Iron Single Fireplace Heavy Duty Mesh Door in Burnished Black. Can also be made with Tempered or Ceramic Glass. Shown with 3/4" Bar Grate.

Wrought Iron

Option #6: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Cabinet Fireplace Glass Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Single Heavy Duty Gate Mesh Backup Door. Shown with High-End Custom Grill Grate.

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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

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