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Customer Comments: We just bought this home and we’re trying to bring it into the 21st-century. We're looking for a matte black accent or something similar for this fireplace so just feel free to send us what you have and we're looking to explore options.
Our Comments: There are basically 3 options for treating a corner fireplace like yours: Free standing screens, mesh curtains or glass doors. Below are examples of each. The glass doors are the best option since you can close them to keep the draft from down the chimney. The current doors you have installed have tempered glass and are not necessarily made to be burned with the doors closed, although it is evident that the prior owners did. The second glass door below can be made with ceramic glass, which can be burned closed.
Once you decide which option you prefer, you will need to remove the existing glass door and send me a new picture so I can create a measuring diagram.
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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The free standing corner fireplace screen has a piano hinge at the corner and simply stands in front of the fireplace. This is a great choice if you plan on burning gas logs, but it is not convenient for burning real wood as you must lift it and set it aside on the floor whenever you tend the fire.
Option #1: Hearth Creations Free Standing Corner Fireplace Screen with Flat Feet and Square Handles in Black.
Mesh curtains are a very traditional fireplace treatment that is both functional and convenient to use. You can have them made with just the top bar, or top and bottom bar. The bottom bar creates a more finished look by hiding the unevenness of the mesh at the bottom. It also helps prevent logs and ashes from rolling out of the fireplace onto the hearth and can be made with a pet deterrent channel that makes it difficult for pets and toddlers to push the mesh inwards and get into the fireplace.
Option #2: Corner Fireplace Sliding Mesh Curtains with with Top and Bottom Bar in Black.
Aluminum is an excellent material for fireplace doors because it does not rust and can handle relatively high temperatures when treated with powder coated finishes. It is not as heavy duty and rugged as steel or wrought iron and must be burned with the doors open, but it is the most affordable.
Option #3: Design Specialties Aluminum Brookfield Bifold Corner Fireplace Door in Black with Tempered Glass and Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Short side can be functional or fixed.
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. These doors are most commonly ordered with ceramic glass for buring fires with the doors closed.
Option #4: Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Gasketed Corner Fireplace Door in Burnished Black with Tempered or Ceramic Glass and Heavy Duty Gate Mesh Backup Doors. Left side can be fixed or functional.
Fig #1 - Closeup
Fig #2 - Room Setting
Fig #3 - Room Setting
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.
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.
Hearth Creations Finishes
Design Specialties Finishes
Hand Crafted Wrought Iron Finishes
PW Finishes
Stone Manufacturings Trims & Finishes
Samples for some finishes are available upon request. Request Finish Samples Here!
 Photo #1: With your camera sideways, take a picture directly in front of the fireplace from far enough away to see the entire fireplace floor to ceiling like this.
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 Photo #2: With your back to the fireplace, take a picture looking straight out into the room so we can see the decor directly in front of the fireplace.
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