Custom Steel Arch Fireplace Screen (Carolina) – Free Standing, Custom Fit
5.0 · 9 reviews
Give your fireplace a look you love. Choose the finish and details that bring your room together.
Made to order · ships in 2-4 weeks
Build your screenConfigurator · Step-by-Step
Configure Your Screen
Your Fireplace
Choose your fireplace type to find the right door options.
Masonry is built from brick or stone with a chimney. Prefab (factory-built) is a metal firebox, often with a brand name stamped inside.
Your Measurements
Enter the inside width and height of your fireplace opening.
Your Arch Opening Measurements
Center peak height drives pricing.
Finished screen size guide. The template confirms the arch curve.
Use these tips to measure your opening with a tape measure, then enter the exact width and height above. AI estimates are for guidance only.
Side to side, at the widest point
Narrowest point, base to base
Floor to where arch starts curving
Floor to the top
Floor to highest point (peak)
Confirm your arch with a free template kit
Three measurements give us the size. A paper template captures the arch curve.
- 1. RequestAdd your delivery address.
- 2. TraceFollow the kit instructions.
- 3. ReturnWe review the arch shape with you.
You can request a kit before measuring. Our team will confirm shipping details.
Two ways to get the size rightGet the size right
For our Perfect Fit Guarantee, complete the required video measurement check and submit a photo of the opening with the existing doors removed before production. What the Perfect Fit Guarantee covers
Door Style
Choose the fit, door style and handles for your fireplace.
Overlap covers gaps. Inside sits flush against the frame.
- Overlap fit — the frame sits on the face of the opening and covers its edge on all four sides.
- Overlap fit — the frame sits on the face of the opening and covers its edge at the top and both sides; the bottom rests on your hearth.
- Inside fit — the door sits inside the opening. Have the opening and its diagonals checked before choosing this fit.
How it opens.
Handle finish automatically matches the frame color you select in Step 4.
Frame Finish
Find a finish that complements your room. Select a color to preview it.
Order finish samples $10 each · shipped free
Each sample earns its price back as a credit on your door — up to $50.
Glass & mesh
Choose the glass tint you prefer.
Mesh helps contain sparks while you enjoy the fire.
Review & Order
Review your selections, then add your custom door to the cart.
Show the full opening, all four edges and the hearth.
or drag a photo here
Full fireplace first · Up to 3 photos totalUse your phone
Scan with your phone camera. Your photos appear here.
Add a full fireplace photo before adding your door to the cart.
Add measurement photosOptional
Smallest width
Show the tape across the narrowest part of the opening, with both ends and numbers readable.
Center peak height
Show the tape from the opening floor to the highest point at the center of the arch.
Natural light, fire off · Up to 10MB per photo.
Your photo helps our team review the fit.
Hearth Bundle: every piece added with your door is 10% off at checkout, automatically.
Our fireplace team reviews your order before production.
Free shipping included
Made to order: final sale and non-returnable. Cancel within 48 hours. Refund policy →
Request your free template kit
Add your delivery address so our team can arrange your kit and confirm the next steps.
For your Custom Steel Arch Fireplace Screen (Carolina) – Free Standing, Custom Fit
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Talk to a fireplace expert
Get help with fit, measurements or your order.
Help from NFI-certified specialists
Shipping & warranty
Ships in2-4 weeks
The details
Product details
Overview
Product details and key features
Frame your arched fireplace with the clean lines of Carolina. Its steel frame is laser-cut as one piece, with a custom arch and your choice of finish.
Make it yours
Choose from the finish and style options shown in the configurator. Finish samples help you compare colors in your own room.
Specifications
Sizes, materials and options
Product details
| Design | Freestanding arched screen |
|---|---|
| Frame | Single-piece laser-cut steel |
| Manufacturer | Design Specialties |
See the available options above and the warranty terms for coverage.
How to measure
Finished screen dimensions and measuring guidance
Choosing your screen size
Enter the finished screen width, side height and center peak height. These are the dimensions of the screen you want, not the fireplace opening. To overlap the opening, order the screen 1" wider in total and ½" taller. Request a free template kit so your arch shape can be confirmed.
Talk to our team if you would like help with measurements or placement.
Shipping & returns
Delivery and returns · ships in 2-4 weeks
Made-to-order products are final sale. Please review the shipping and returns policies below before ordering, including how to report a delivery issue.
Warranty
1 year workmanship and finish
ExceptionalFire warranty: 1 year workmanship and finish. Covers qualifying manufacturing defects for the original residential purchaser from delivery. Longer applicable manufacturer coverage also applies.
For help with a claim, email info@exceptionalfire.com with your order number, a description of the issue and photos. Full coverage, exclusions and claim terms.
Finishing touches
Gas logs, tool sets, log holders and grates — every piece 10% off with your door.
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Choose options →Tool sets, log holders and grates one card per piece — pick the model, the size or the finish
Frequently Asked
Which measurements should I enter?
Enter the finished screen width, side height and center peak height. These are the dimensions of the screen you want, not the fireplace opening. To overlap the opening, order the screen 1" wider in total and ½" taller. Request a free template kit so your arch shape can be confirmed.
How do I request a template kit?
Select Request Free Template and add your delivery address. Our team will confirm the shipping details and explain how to trace and return your arch template.
Can I choose the finish?
Yes. Browse the available finishes in the configurator. Order samples if you would like to compare the colors in your room before deciding.
Can you help me choose a size?
Yes. Share your fireplace measurements and photos with our team so we can help you choose a finished screen size.
Where can I find delivery and warranty information?
ExceptionalFire warranty: 1 year workmanship and finish. Covers qualifying manufacturing defects for the original residential purchaser from delivery. Longer applicable manufacturer coverage also applies.
For help with a claim, email info@exceptionalfire.com with your order number, a description of the issue and photos. Full coverage, exclusions and claim terms.