We have an existing fireplace insert brass-framed glass doors and we want to replace it with a silver-framed fireplace glass doors. Is that hard to do? I have no idea how to uninstall our existing insert, if you have tips, let me know.
2007-10-10 02:48:59 · 3 answers · asked by hello 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The fireplace door insert looks like this:
http://www.northlineexpress.com/customkititems.asp?kc=5HC%2DSENTRY%2DT
The surround is brick. The frame is inserted into the fireplace whole. Not sure how it is attached. Hoping the directions of the new screen will shed some light for me since we didn't install the old one, came with the house when we bought it.
2007-10-10 03:18:16 · update #1
With all due respect; some obvious means/method of the initial install should exist. That might dictate removal and NEW. HARD is relative; given the OLD and your skill levels or patience; etc.
Certainly you have to remove OLD before you can proceed; so you might look at HOW it was installed. Also some info about the structure of the fireplace and the surrounding face might help us.
It could be that it was "tapped" into fire brick? and that method of attachment just has to be reversed. The options pretty much depend on you knowing how the old was installed.
Steven Wolf
2007-10-10 02:58:54 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hearthcraft say they are supplied ready to install, so it can't be too hard. I would phone them (www.hearthcraft.com) and ask.
it looks to me as though the trim at the sides or top slides off or has small screws then the main fixing screws will be underneath, going into your brickwork.
2007-10-10 04:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-10-10 03:53:38 · answer #3 · answered by dapo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋