Custom Screens for Large Fireplace 60 x 30 - Project #20921

Customer Comments: We have a mountain modern home style. We have a fireplace with dimensions = 30” x 60”. The bottom edge of the fireplace opening is 12 inches above the floor/hearth. We would like a simple fireplace screen, black color, that is simple and modern. Nothing ornate.

Our Comments: Here are a variety of treatments that work for large fireplaces like this that are raised in the wall. The attached screens are best for keeping sparks and ashes off the hearth. Be sure to read the details about the different types of mesh for the free standing screens.

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: 60" W x 30" H x 12" (Raised)

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Before:

Mesh Curtains

The high-end mesh curtains have a special "Track and Roller System" that always glides smoothly and does not bind over the years like typical screens that have a steel curtain rod. Because the post is in the way, there will be two separate header bars with their own mesh.

Mesh Curtains

Option #1: High-End Sliding Mesh Curtains with Track and Roller System with Top and Bottom Bar in Black.

Free Standing Screens

There are size limitations that determine how these screens must be made as well as the type of mesh that is used. Standard screens with wire mesh require a horizontal support bar. Screens made with perforated mesh or heavy duty wrought iron screens with heavy gauge mesh do not require support bars. Perforated mesh is not recommended as it is harder to see through and blocks more heat. However, it is a less expensive alternative than the heavy duty wrought iron screens, so I have included it as an option.

These screens require rear feet that are about 5" deep in order to stand on their own, so the screen must be set at least 5" in front of the opening as shown in the mockups. For applications like this, I recommend makeing the screen 2" larger than the opening on the top and each side.

Single Panel Screen

Option #2: Hearth Creations Standard Plain Fireplace Screen in Black with Horizontal Support Bar and Wire Mesh.

Single Panel Screen

Option #3: Hearth Creations Standard Plain Fireplace Screen in Black Perforated Mesh.

Single Panel Screen

Option #4: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Screen with Heavy Duty Frame and Mesh.

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 Porthouse Wrought Iron Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Heavy Duty Wire Mesh Doors.

Wrought Iron

Option #6: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Bifold Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Mesh Curtains

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

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