The Met
Masonry & Prefab Fireplace Glass Doors · Custom
Give your fireplace a look you love. Choose the finish and details that bring your room together.
Made to order · production: 3–4 weeks
Build your doorConfigurator · Step-by-Step
Configure Your Door
Your Fireplace
Choose your fireplace type to find the right door options.
Every order is reviewed by a fireplace expert before production.
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.
Focus a measurement to highlight it. Your template confirms the arch curve.
Use a tape measure to find the smallest opening dimensions, then enter your actual readings in the width and height fields.
- Find the narrowest width. Start at the top, middle and bottom, then check between them and at every projecting brick or stone.
- Enter the smallest width you find in the Width field. Keep the tape level; do not subtract an allowance.
- Find the lowest height across the opening, checking left, center, right and between. Use the top measuring point explained below.
Where to measure at the top
Look up just inside the top edge. A lintel bar is the steel support above a masonry fireplace opening. It can be hidden behind brick, stone or trim.
Confirm the recessed depth for your selected frame and mounting with our team.
Measure to the top of the opening.
Measure to the bottom of the bar.
Not sure which applies? Keep your opening height and, if you can see the bar, note the height to its underside and its distance back from the front. Add these in the order notes so our team can confirm the measuring point for your frame.
- Find the narrowest width of the front metal opening. Check top, middle, bottom and any tighter points between them.
- Enter the smallest width you find in the Width field. Keep the tape level; do not subtract an allowance.
- Find the lowest height from the bottom to the top of the front metal opening. Check left, center, right and between; enter the smallest height.
Trim and louvers
Do not include the trim flange around the frame. Louvers above and below on some models — measure the metal opening either way.
Metal box: Factory-built. Brick and firebrick: Masonry.
Smallest width anywhere in the opening
Narrowest point, base to base
Floor to where arch starts curving
Smallest height across the opening
Floor to highest point (peak)
Please double-check both measurements and include any fractions of an inch.
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.
Help us confirm the fit
Full fireplace photo
RequiredShow 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.
Smallest height
Show the tape vertically at the shortest part of the opening, with both ends and numbers readable.
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 →
Your design, saved
Pick it up anytime, anywhere
This link opens the configurator exactly where you left it — every size and option restored. Send it to yourself, your spouse, or your contractor.
Or e-mail it to yourself
Also auto-saved on this device — come back and we’ll offer to resume.
Talk to a fireplace expert
Get help with fit, measurements or your order.
Help from NFI-certified specialists
Shipping & warranty
Production time3–4 weeks
ExceptionalFire coverage: 5 years workmanship · 2 years finish and hardware · 1 year glass. Longer applicable manufacturer coverage also applies.
The details
Product details
Overview
Product details and key features
The Met creates a contemporary fireplace facade with a hidden back frame and a handle-free design. Its broad door stiles frame the glass in either a standard or slim profile, with separate dimensions for masonry and factory-built installations.
Design details
- Three-sided or four-sided overlap installation
- Standard 3¼-inch door stiles
- Slim stiles measure 2⅛ inches for masonry or 2¼ inches for factory-built fireplaces
Specifications
Frame dimensions, fit and materials
| Specification | The Met Masonry3-Sided Overlap / 4-Sided Overlap | The Met Zero Clearance3-Sided Overlap / 4-Sided Overlap |
|---|---|---|
| Material | The Met Masonry7 gauge (3/16 inch) steel | The Met Zero Clearance7 gauge (3/16 inch) steel |
| Frame Width how wide the visible frame band is | The Met Masonry1½″ | The Met Zero Clearance1½″ |
| Recessed Depth how far the door can sit back inside the opening | The Met Masonry1½″ | The Met Zero Clearance1″ |
| Standard Overlap | The Met Masonry1″ | The Met Zero Clearance¼″ |
Installation
Brackets, clearances, step by step
Installation Overview
Follow the diagrams for your fireplace type. Not sure which? Send us photos at info@exceptionalfire.com and we’ll confirm the correct hardware before your door ships.
Masonry Fireplace Doors
Bolt to lintel + side bricks. Confirm mounting style before tightening.
Factory-Built (Prefab) Fireplace Doors
Bracket choice depends on the metal box face. Hardware ships pre-matched to your firebox.
Need help? Email info@exceptionalfire.com with photos of your fireplace + opening dimensions before installation. We’ll confirm the right hardware and walk you through any tricky step.
Tap any diagram to enlarge it.
How to measure
Opening dimensions and measuring guidance
- Measure the opening. Measure the width at the top and bottom, then the height on the left and right. Record each measurement to the nearest 1/8 inch.
- Keep the smaller width and height. Enter the opening measurements in the configurator. The selected model’s fitting instructions determine the finished frame size.
- Note the details. Include a photo showing the hearth, lintel and surrounding trim. For a factory-built fireplace, also photograph the make and model label. For an arch, record the width, side height and center peak height.
Shipping & returns
Production: 3–4 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
5 years workmanship · 2 years finish and hardware · 1 year glass
ExceptionalFire warranty: 5 years workmanship · 2 years finish and hardware · 1 year glass. 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.
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