Replacing a fireplace door..?

Question

We want to replace the fireplace door on our wood burning, brick fireplace. Theres one there now but its out dated looking. How do we take the old one out?

Answer 1

Just spend a little time checking it out.

Can you see screws or nuts that hold the doors on to the frame?

Check the frame for screws or nuts that hold the frame to the brick.

The sad part of it is that the screws or nuts will most likely to be frozen in place. (They won't turn out). if they do hurray.

If they don't the heads may break off, that's not to bad.

If the heads don't break off get a drill bit or small grinder the size of the screw head & drill or grind the heads off. The screws may be set in a channel in the frame but you should be able to drill them out.

Then you should be able to pull the frame away from the bricks.
The screws that may still be sticking out can be sawed off.

There may be caulk around where frame was & you can take that off with a paint remover (Cleaning it depends on if it will or will not be covered by the new door)

When using paint remover on bricks a spray on works best.
Use a scraper & wire brush. it will take several steps.