Fireplace Arch Screen With Operable Doors
Custom Size & 21 Finishes · Carolina
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 Fireplace Arch Screen With Operable Doors - Custom Size & 21 Finishes - Carolina
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Shipping & warranty
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The details
Product details
Overview
Product details and key features
Carolina is a free-standing fireplace screen with a 1¼" × 3/16" steel mainframe, available in five standard sizes plus custom, finished in your choice of heat-resistant powder coat or premium finishes. It is the cleanest, most versatile single-panel design in the catalog — at home in modern, transitional, and understated traditional rooms.
OPTIONS & FEATURES
- Heavy-duty 7-gauge steel mainframe — 1¼" wide × 3/16" thick for lasting strength and stability
- Single piece of laser-cut steel — seamless construction, no welded overlays
- Operable center doors — magnetic catch, hidden barrel hinges, fixed mesh side panels
- Standard & custom sizes — five popular standard sizes plus made-to-order to the inch
- Heat-resistant powder-coat or premium finishes — choose any color to match the room
- Perforated metal or woven wire mesh — both color-matched to the frame
- Classic or Contemporary feet — arched decorative or low-profile, both color-matched to the frame
- Handle options — Square (standard), Simplicity, Contemporary, Rugged Steel, Birdcage, Infinity, Classic, or Knobs
- Support bars on large screens — wire-mesh over 40" or perforated over 50" both dimensions include horizontal supports
- 5-year limited warranty on frame and workmanship — free shipping nationwide
- Made in the USA by Design Specialties — lead time 4-6 weeks after Expert Fit Review
Specifications
Sizes, materials and options
Specifications
| Material | 7-Gauge Steel |
| Main Frame | 1¼" Wide × 3/16" Thick |
| Handles | Square (standard) | Simplicity | Contemporary | Rugged Steel | Birdcage | Infinity | Classic | Knobs |
| Feet | Classic | Contemporary |
| Mesh Type | Perforated Metal | Woven Wire |
| Configuration | Standing Fireplace Screen with Operable Doors |
| Lead Time | 4-6 weeks |
| Warranty | 5-Year Limited (frame and workmanship) |
| Made By | Design Specialties (USA) |
Sizing note. Wire-mesh screens with both dimensions over 40" will include horizontal support bars. Perforated-metal screens with both dimensions over 50" will include horizontal support bars.
How to measure
Finished screen dimensions and measuring guidance
How to Measure
Measure the firebox opening width and height at three points (top, middle, bottom) and use the smallest dimension as your reference.
For Overlap Fit
+2" width and +1" height over your opening.
For Inside Fit
−1" width and −½" height from your opening.
Every order ships only after our free Expert Fit Review — send photos with a tape measure visible and we verify dimensions before production. Book a 15-minute fit review or view the full measuring guide.
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.
In real homes
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Frequently Asked
How long does Fireplace Arch Screen With Operable Doors take to ship?
Custom-built and shipped in 14–21 days. Each order is hand-checked by a specialist before production. Free shipping included on every order.
What is the starting price for Fireplace Arch Screen With Operable Doors?
Pricing starts at $950. Final price depends on size, finish, and add-on options chosen in the configurator.
Where is Fireplace Arch Screen With Operable Doors made?
Hand-fabricated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Every door is reviewed by a specialist before it ships.
What is the warranty?
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.
How do I order an arch door?
Configure width and peak height in the builder, then we ship a free paper template kit. Trace your arch onto the template, return it in the prepaid envelope, and we cut your door to that exact shape.