Custom Glass Doors for L-Shaped Corner Fireplace - Project #20983

Customer Comments: I’m looking for your suggestion on how to cover our corner fireplace. The existing screens / doors were removed previously. This fireplace is not used, we are primarily just trying to make it look better. Something simple with black frame, similar to what you did with Project #20975. Front - 35” wide x 27-3/4” tall Side - 27” wide x 27-3/4” tall Thank you.

Our Comments: The position of the post and the raised bricks at the bottom of the opening, combined with the irregular stones, limit your choices. Sliding mesh curtains will not work, so glass doors are really the only option, although they can be made with mesh doors instead of glass. The less expensive doors must be made as an overlap fit to get around the post. The protruding stones on both sides that will need to be trimmed in order for the frame to lay reasonably fat to the opening. The high-end wrought iron doors can be made to overlap or fit inside, but have a subframe that must be knotched to fit the lip at the bottom where the fireplace floor is raised. You will need to fill the gaps around the opening with mortar for the inside fitting door. I am showing examples of two types.

Fireplace Opening: 35" W (Front) x 27" W (Side) x 27 3/4" H

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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.

Bungalow

Option #1: Design Specialties Bungalow Aluminum Bifold Corner Fireplace Door in Black with Clear Glass. Shown as an Overlap Fit.

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. Wrought iron doors take on a more rugged natural look for those who appreciate craftsmanship and tasteful details.

Wrought Iron

Option #2: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Cabinet Corner Fireplace Door in Burnished Natural Iron with Clear Glass. Shown as an Inside Fit in a natural iron finish that is less stark than black, but it can be black if you prefer.

Other Pictures

Fig #1 - Closeup - Notice the protruding stones that prevent an overlap frame from fitting flush.

Fig #2 - Closeup - Notice the protruding stones that prevent an overlap frame from fitting flush.

Fig #3 - Room Setting

Fig #4 - 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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