Picking out the right type of fireplace doors for your home will beautifully complement the space. Not only will these essential fireplace accessories enhance the efficiency and function of the fireplace, but they will provide additional safety as well. When it comes to fireplace doors, they are available in a wide range of styles. This allows you to select the doors that are most suitable to your home and provide your fireplace with the greatest end result. Below are the three types of fireplace doors that can be considered for your home:
Bi-Fold Doors
The bi-fold doors for the fireplace are a popular style among homeowners. In each of these doors are two panes, which are designed to enable them to fold in half. The doors close quite compactly and are remarkable for homeowners with smaller fireplace facades or those who might be concerned about the doors hitting against decorative accessories on the hearth or the fireplace place tools. Two types of bi-fold doors are available; they are tracked and trackless and the details of each type are highlighted below:
• Tracked Doors
The tracked version of the doors slide open via a rail on the frame of the doors. The bi-fold doors are ideal for families as they have proven to be more secure and little ones find them challenging to open. However, they are limited by the track and as such, they do not open fully and are more difficult to clean.
• Trackless Doors
With these bi-fold doors, they have a full swing door that completely opens off to the side to present a broader view of the firebox. Additionally, they are a lot easier to clean than their tracked counterparts.
Cabinet Doors
The cabinet door is also known as a twin styled door and each one features a solid pane of glass. The doors are referred to as cabinet doors as they open similarly to doors on kitchen cabinets. They will fully open provided nothing is blocking the clearance of the door like the stonework on masonry fireplace or a tool set.
Custom Doors
Typically, custom fireplace doors are the best alternative if the fireplace is a hard-to-fit size, has a unique shape or you prefer doors that perfectly complement your existing décor in a way that cannot be achieved with prefabricated doors. Opting to have your doors custom-made enables you to create the door you want for a more seamless appearance. It will also achieve a better fit for energy efficiency and safety when stock doors do not exactly match the dimensions of your fireplace.
