I currently have a fireplace that is open on three sides. I want to add glass on the sides so that it is only open on one side (i.e., forward) while still allowing visibility of the fire from three sides. Naturally, with fire-resistant glass.
However, I want to install the glass in the most discrete way possible. Preferably no wide frames or similar fixtures.
What solutions are available? The illusion I want to achieve is essentially that the glass stands on its own or as close as possible to that illusion. Preferably not including major alterations like cutting grooves into the fireplace or similar. Minimal impact is the goal.
A craftsman tried using special adhesive, but it was so poorly done that we had to remove everything. It got too messy. We envisioned it looking like the joint between a bathroom floor and wall—clean, simple, and elegant. That wasn't the case!
The latest suggestion is to use a U-profile list, but I would prefer no visible profile at all. A super shallow profile if necessary.
Attached is a photo of the existing fireplace and an inspirational image illustrating how I wish the glass to look. The material of the fireplace is black-painted "brick."
I would love to hear ideas on how I can best achieve my goal!
Perhaps it can work with pannkitt, then you have to make sure not to get too much mess on the glass but it will hold, as they withstand 400C. You need to be careful when gluing to keep the glass in place until it has fused together.
Interesting idea! But what do you mean by "stift" at the bottom?
Round metal stift located at the bottom edge of the stove that prevent the glass from swinging sideways. It can be convenient if it's easy to remove the glass when you want to clean.
There you can also see the traces of the failed attempt with some kind of glue that took some paint with it. So I would also appreciate tips on the type of paint you think is best to touch up where there are some marks. Unfortunately, I don't have any color codes or anything similar.
