Steel Custom Free Standing Screen Door - Carolina Mesh Curtain
Your Fireplace
Tell us about your fireplace so we can show the right diagram and ensure a perfect fit.
Your Measurements
Your Arch Opening Measurements
Enter the width and height of your fireplace opening in inches.
Enter all three dimensions of your arch opening in inches. Center peak height drives pricing.
These dimensions are AI estimates based on your photo. Please verify with a tape measure before ordering for the best fit.
Narrowest point of the opening
Narrowest point of the arch opening, base to base
Floor to where arch starts curving (straight side)
Floor to top of opening or lintel bar
Floor to highest point of the arch (peak)
For perfect arch fit. Manufacturer ships template both ways — you trace your exact arch shape, send it back, frame is cut on a CNC to those measurements. Zero guesswork.
Manufacturer covers shipping both ways. Typical turnaround: template arrives in 3–5 days, traced template returned, frame manufactured to your exact arch.
Door Style
Choose your door type, fit, and handle style.
Handle finish automatically matches the frame color you select in Step 4.
Frame Finish
Select Your Finish.
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Hold the actual finish in your hand before you commit. We'll ship physical samples and email a unique $10-off code per sample — valid 30 days on your door order. Stack 'em: order 5 samples, get $50 off your doors.
Glass & Accessories
Choose your glass, mesh screen, and draft control options.
Review & Order
Verify your selections, upload a photo of your fireplace, and add to cart.
Over 12,000+ orders reviewed. Upload a photo and we'll personally confirm your door fits.
We'll ship a paper template to your address. Trace your arch on it, return in the prepaid envelope. Your door is then cut to that exact shape.
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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
- Single panel — one flat panel, sleek and unobtrusive
- 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
| 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 |
| 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
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.
Free freight shipping within the contiguous US. Custom doors ship in 14–21 business days after Expert Fit Review. Quick-Ship doors ship in 2–6 days from inventory.
Returns: Custom-made doors are non-returnable — every order is verified by Expert Fit Review before production. Quick-Ship inventory items have a 30-day return window on unused, uninstalled units. Damage in transit is fully covered — file a claim within 48 hours of delivery.
All doors include manufacturer warranty. Stoll Industries and Design Specialties offer limited lifetime warranty against frame defects. Powder-coat finish is warranted against chipping and fading for 5 years. Glass and mesh are warranted against defects for 1 year.
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Frequently Asked
Will the Carolina Screen fit my fireplace?
The Carolina Mesh Curtain is a free-standing single-panel screen designed to sit in front of a fireplace opening — no mounting or frame attachment required. It's available in five standard sizes plus fully custom sizing made to the inch, so it can accommodate a wide range of masonry and traditional firebox openings. Measure your firebox width and height at three points before ordering.
Can I get a custom size?
Yes — the Carolina is offered in five popular standard sizes and as a made-to-order screen built to your exact inch measurements. Custom sizing is a core feature of this model, making it easy to get a precise fit for non-standard or oversized fireplace openings. Design Specialties produces each screen after an Expert Fit Review.
What is the Carolina screen made of?
The mainframe is 7-gauge steel — 1¼" wide × 3/16" thick — laser-cut as a single seamless piece with no welded overlays. That construction gives the Carolina its clean, unbroken profile and long-term structural stability. It is made in the USA by Design Specialties.
What finish and mesh options are available?
The Carolina can be finished in a heat-resistant powder coat or a premium finish in your choice of color, with the mesh and feet color-matched to the frame. Mesh choices are perforated metal or woven wire. Foot styles are Classic (arched decorative) or Contemporary (low-profile), and eight handle styles are available including Square, Birdcage, Infinity, and Knobs.
Do large screens include support bars?
Yes — woven wire mesh screens with both dimensions over 40" include horizontal support bars, and perforated metal screens with both dimensions over 50" include them as well. The supports are built into the frame automatically based on your size, keeping the mesh taut and the screen sturdy over time.
What is the warranty and lead time?
The Carolina Mesh Curtain carries a 5-year limited warranty covering the frame and workmanship. Lead time is 4–6 weeks after your Expert Fit Review is complete. Free shipping nationwide is included in the price.
How do I measure for the Carolina screen?
Measure your firebox opening width and height at three points — top, middle, and bottom — to capture any variation in the opening. Record the smallest measurement in each direction to ensure the screen covers the opening fully. The Expert Fit Review process will guide you through confirming your dimensions before production begins.