Glass Doors for Zero Clearance Fireplace with Side Vents - Project #20939

Customer Comments: Hi Gregg, The measurements from tile to tile (excluding the black insert) is 42 6/16 X 22 1/2. These are the measurements that are outside of the black insert. I have attached a picture and the arrow shows upto what point I took the measurements. Our fireplace is not gas. We like a contemporary simple look with smokey/black color doors that bifold. Looking forward to your options you can provide.

Our Comments: After reviewing your pictures and seeing the closeup of the corner, it appears your choices are very limited. Although you may be able to install a door that fits inside the opening, it will leave you with a very unfinished look. The best treatment will be doors that overlap the tile and have vents on the sides. These can be made with typical hinged doors or doors with hidden hinges. I have created mockups of each of these 3 options.

Fireplace Opening: 42 3/8" W x 22 1/2" H

Before

Before:

Affordable Aluminum Doors

These doors are made to fit inside the black metal opening leaving the side vents exposed. This will create a somewhat unfinished look, but it is the most affordable.

Stiletto

Option #1: Design Specialties Stiletto Aluminum Bifold Fireplace Door in Black with Gray Glass. This door fits inside the black metal.

Flat Steel Doors w/Side Vents

These doors are designed to overlap the tile and hide the openings on the sides with vents

Flat Steel

Option #2: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Bifold Fireplace Door with Side Vents in Black with Gray Glass.

Flat Steel

Option #3: Hearth Creations Flat Steel Bifold Fireplace Door with Side Vents in Black with Brushed Chrome Trim and Gray Glass.

Modern-1 Doors w/Side Vents

The Modern-1 is designed to overlap the tile with vents on the sides. This unique design creates a sleek look with no visible handles. The doors stand out about 1" from the back frame making the entire door the handle.

Modern-1

Option #4: Hearth Creations Modern-1 Bifold Fireplace Door with Side Vents in Black with Gray Glass.

Flat Steel

Option #5: Hearth Creations Modern-1 Bifold Fireplace Door with Side Vents in Black with Brushed Chrome Overlay Doors and Gray Glass.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup

Fig #2 - Closeup of Corner

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

Glass Options

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 sustained temperatures up to about 1450F and be in direct contact with the flames. If you wish to burn fires with the doors closed, I highly recommend upgrading to ceramic glass. Ceramic glass is $800-$2000 more than tempered glass depending on the manufacturer.

Not all doors are available with all of these glass options.

Ceramic

Tempered Clear

Tempered Gray

Tempered Bronze

Tempered Black (Opague)

Tempered 1/2" Bevel

Tempered 1" Bevel

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