Electric Fireplace Insert with Custom Surround for Arched Opening with Keystone - Project #21054

Customer Comments: Electric Fireplace Insert

Our Comments: Here are some options showing how an electric fireplace insert can be installed with a custom surround.The surround is a separate piece that is attached to the fireplace before the insert is set in place. The surround would be made to wrap around the keystone at the top and the protruding stones at the bottom and attaches with pressure screws, so there is no drilling required. These mockups are conceptual and not to scale. The measurements below will be required to determine what size insert will fit.

Fireplace Opening: Unknown

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Modern Flames Redstone

The Redstone is the mainstream electric fireplace from Modern Flames with a decent flame effect that an a grade above the models sold at home centers. The remote control is packed full of features that allow you to adjust the colors and flame effect. It features a 5,000 BTU heater, but does not have a crackling sound.

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Electric Fireplace

Option #1: Modern Flames Redstone Electric Fireplace Insert with Plain Custom Arch Surround in Black.

Modern Flames Orion

The Orion Traditional virtual electric fireplace insert features the most advanced HELIOVISION® Flame Technology on the market. This is the most realistic electric fireplace ever that does not require you to add water. If you are looking for THE quintessential electric fireplace, we are here to make sure you get the best deal. The remote control gives you convenient control over the flame picture and coloration. It includes a 5,000 BTU heater and a natural fireplace crackling sound.

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Electric Fireplace

Option #2: Modern Flames Orion Electric Fireplace Insert with Plain Custom Arch Surround in Black.

Electric Fireplace

Option #3: Modern Flames Orion Electric Fireplace Insert with Custom Arch Surround in Black with DXF-13 Laser Cut Design.

Measuring Instructions

Measuring Diagram

W1: Width at bottom of opening
W2: Width at top of opening
W3: Width at back inside the fireplace
D: Depth of the fireplace floor
H: Height of the opening at the center

The keystone at the top and the stones at the base project out. To have a surround made to fit, a template will need to be made along with measurements of those features. I will provide additional insructions for making a template.

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

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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